Project expands rural use of photovoltaics (PV) while assessing the technology and approaches to its promotion, providing a model for other African countries’ efforts at off-grid electrification. Includes efforts to develop indigenous PV businesses, cooperation with national utility, and analysis of national policies including import duties.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
374
Country
Zimbabwe
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Trasnport and Energy and Department of Energy
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
382,650
GEF Project Grant
7,000,000
Timeline
Concept Approved
01 May 1991
Project Approved for Implementation
01 May 1991
Project Closed
04 Feb 2008