To increase the use of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems as a sustainable means of generating electricity in selected main islands and smaller islands of the Seychelles.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
4164
Country
Seychelles
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2012
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
Seychelles Energy Commission (Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Transport) and Public Utilities Corporation (PUC)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
6,127,138
GEF Project Grant
1,160,000
GEF Agency Fees
116,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
05 Nov 2009
Concept Approved
08 Jun 2010
Project Approved for Implementation
24 May 2012
Project Closed
13 Mar 2018