The project will reduce Tonga's dependence on imported fossil fuel for power generation and provide increased consumer access to electricity generated by solar power at lower cost.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
9355
Country
Tonga
Implementing Agencies
Asian Development Bank
Status
Project Approved
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Kingdom of Tonga
GEF Period
GEF - 6
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
25,070,731
GEF Project Grant
2,639,269
GEF Agency Fees
250,731
Timeline
Received by GEF
13 Dec 2015
Concept Approved
19 Apr 2016
Project Approved for Implementation
08 Nov 2017