The general objective of this project is to provide support the Government of Chile (GoC) and the Ministry of Energy (MINENERGIA) to develop a solar industry for solar water heating (SWH) and power generation in Chile (Photovoltaic (PV) panels and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)). The specific objectives are to: (i) promote technology transfer, institutional strengthening and capacity building in solar technologies; (ii) develop pilot projects using solar technologies (SWH and power generation) and (iii) support the design of incentives, financial mechanisms and a public awareness campaign to promote solar projects with SWH and power generation technologies.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4136
Country
Chile
Implementing Agencies
Inter-American Development Bank
Approval FY
2012
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
National Energy Commission (CNE)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
31,750,000
GEF Project Grant
2,727,273
GEF Agency Fees
272,727

Timeline

Received by GEF
29 Sep 2009
Concept Approved
12 Nov 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
31 May 2012
Project Closed
16 Feb 2021