The project will identify and address the barriers to large-scale commercial utilisation of wind power and help to establish an IPP-friendly environment. The South African power system relies heavily on coal (+90%) resulting in high carbon emissions. Wind energy is projected as a possible substitute but has so far not been developed in a major way, reasons being several market entry barriers, including the sector policy, (assumed) technology risks and uncovered incremental cost of wind power.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1338
Country
South Africa
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2007
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Department of Minerals and Energy (DME)
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
10,339,000
GEF Project Grant
2,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
382,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
29 Jun 2001
Concept Approved
01 Nov 2004
Project Approved for Implementation
29 May 2007
Project Closed
08 Jan 2013