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
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
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed