At pipeline entry: Pilot projects for repowering diesel mini-grids with biomass (primarily from citrus fruit) will be conducted on the Isla de la Juventud, followed by replication to the Cuban mainland and the Caribbean region. Other renewable energy sources besides biomass may comprise part of the project. At WP entry: Capacity building measures on a national and local level should create the enabling environment for large private sector involvement into renewable energy supply in Cuba. They are accompanied by the demonstration of business models for renewable energy services and sustainable wood fuel production. Including one demonstration wind project.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1361
Country
Cuba
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2005
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
UNIDO, GEPROP, Campania Fiduciaria
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
10,704,000
GEF Project Grant
5,337,000
GEF Agency Fees
382,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
28 Jun 2001
Concept Approved
21 Nov 2003
Project Approved for Implementation
20 Mar 2005
Project Closed
27 Oct 2018