Development and testing of technologies for gathering, storing and using sugar cane tops, leaves and residues as fuel to expand power generation by existing sugar mills. Assessing options for reducing the cost of bagasse transport and thereby also expanding its use as a generating fuel. Providing technical assistance to a Bagasse Energy Development Program coordinated by the Mauritius Sugar Authority which will develop a program to tap the long-term potential of power generation from sugar cane waste.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
577
Country
Mauritius
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
1991
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
Central Electricity Board; Mauritius Sugar Authority; Union St. Aubin Sugar Company (UStAC)
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
51,800,000
GEF Project Grant
3,300,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 May 1991
Project Approved for Implementation
01 May 1991
Project Closed
29 May 2002