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Sindh Solar Energy Project

Abstract*

The development objective of Sindh Solar Energy Project for Pakistan, aims to increase solar power generation and access to electricity in Sindh Province. This project has four components. 1) The first component, Utility-Scale Solar, aims for identification and development of a series of publicly owned solar parks, and support for the competitive selection of private sector developers through solar auction for the construction of solar power plants...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Development Objective is to increase solar power generation and access to electricity in Sindh Province.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P159712

  • Active

  • Dmytro Glazkov

  • Ministry of Economic Affairs

  • Pakistan

  • March 15, 2017

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 14, 2018

  • January 9, 2019

  • US$ 105.00 million

  • Energy Department - Government of Sindh

  • South Asia

  • 2018

  • US$ 100.00 million

  • B

  • April 26, 2024

  • July 31, 2025

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 100.00
Borrowing Agency 5.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 100.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 100.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 105.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 205.37
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 6.70
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 6.70
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 4,435.15
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 4,435.15
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 5,726.75
Oct 9, 2020 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 5,000,000.00
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 25,821.54
Nov 18, 2020 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 5,000,000.00
Jun 14, 2018 IDA-62580 Loan Commitment 100,000,000.00
Mar 8, 2024 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 1,640.10
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-62580 Int Charges 140,354.19
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-62580 Loan Repay 1,482,403.90
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-62580 Int Charges 87,264.37
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-62580 Int Charges 87,264.37
Feb 26, 2024 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 5,000,000.00
Jun 21, 2024 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 5,000,000.00
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 76,929.69
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 76,929.69
Jun 7, 2023 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 500,000.00
Nov 6, 2023 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 3,000,000.00
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-62580 Loan Repay 29,315.44
Apr 19, 2024 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 26,143.52
Feb 23, 2024 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 26,124.45
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 70,163.47
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 70,163.47
May 30, 2023 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 24,388.97
Jul 28, 2023 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 37,385.48
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 2,574.57
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Loan Repay 1,504,312.10
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 128,216.12
Dec 28, 2022 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 18,919.67
Oct 18, 2022 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 7,571.03
Nov 9, 2022 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 5,000,000.00
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 3,868.23
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 3,868.23
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 50,684.53
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 50,684.53
Mar 30, 2023 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 24,388.98
Nov 10, 2022 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 18,919.66
Mar 10, 2023 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 48,778.00
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 122,613.21
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 5,001.85
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-62580 Int Charges 5,001.85
Jul 7, 2022 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 19,225.00
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 57,973.14
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 57,973.14
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 97,169.80
Feb 28, 2022 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 19,225.01
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 90,921.21
May 26, 2021 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 35,723.68
Jun 3, 2021 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 1,500,000.00
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 1,696.61
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 38,179.18
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 38,179.18
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 63,631.96
Apr 14, 2021 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 52,835.94
Oct 1, 2021 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 12,949.48
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 877.36
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 877.36
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 44,801.92
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 44,801.92
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-62580 Int Charges 76,132.11
Oct 13, 2021 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 3,500,000.00
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 328.71
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-62580 Int Charges 328.71
Oct 9, 2019 IDA-62580 Loan Disb 985,126.60
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 3,696.73
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 3,696.73
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 6,161.20
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 123.23
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-62580 Int Charges 123.23

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Safeguards Rating Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-08
Project Management Satisfactory 2025-01-08
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-01-08
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2025-01-08
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-08
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-08
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-08

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • People provided with new or improved electricity serviceValue0.001610.001200000.00
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Generation capacity of energy constructed or rehabilitatedValue0.0020.00420.00
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • People provided with access to electricity under the project by household connections (grid or off-grid).Value0.001610.001200000.00
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Renewable energy generation capacity (other than hydropower) constructed under the projectValue0.0020.00420.00
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Utility-scale solar power generation capacity constructed under the projectValue0.000.00400.00
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Distributed solar power generation capacity constructed under the projectValue0.0020.0020.00
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Consumer Advocate added to Project Steering CommitteeValueNoYesYes
    DateMay 14, 2018April 29, 2022December 31, 2019
    Comment
  • Private capital mobilizedValue0.000.00273500000.00
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of priority healthcare facilities to receive solar installations under COVID-19 emergency responseValue0.0034.0035.00
    DateApril 1, 2020March 28, 2024October 29, 2021
    Comment
  • Social Audit conducted at mid-term and results incorporated into projectValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 31, 2020
    Comment
  • Female and/or disabled staff within the PMUValue0.0019.0015.00
    DateMay 14, 2018October 6, 2023December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Training event for women and/or disabled people heldValueNoYesYes
    DateMay 14, 2018March 24, 2023December 31, 2020
    Comment
  • Completion of competitive bidding process for awarding the first 50 MW sub-projectValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2018March 28, 2024December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Identification of at least 1 MW of distributed solar PV and competitive bidding completedValueNoYesYes
    DateMay 14, 2018November 26, 2021December 31, 2019
    Comment
  • Female-headed households provided with solar home systemsValue0.0082.004000.00
    DateMay 14, 2018April 29, 2022December 29, 2023
    Comment