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Renewable Energy Scale-up Program (CRESP)

Abstract*

The Renewable Energy Scale-up program for China aims to create a legal, regulatory, and institutional environment conducive to large-scale, renewable-based electricity generation, and to demonstrate early success in large-scale, renewable energy development with participating local developers in two provinces. The Project has the following components: The Institutional Development and Capacity Building component was designed to meet national priorities...

* 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 project development objective is to: - Create a legal, regulatory, and institutional environment conducive to large-scale, renewablebased electricity generation; and - Demonstrate early success in large-scale renewable energy development with participating local developers in two provinces.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P067828

  • Closed

  • Yanqin Song

  • N/A

  • China

  • August 31, 2000

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 16, 2005

  • November 30, 2005

  • US$ 87.00 million

  • B

  • January 15, 2013

  • December 31, 2011

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 141.82
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 87.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 87.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 87.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 228.82

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$)
Jun 16, 2005 IBRD-47920 Loan Commitment 87,000,000.00
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,190,500.00
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 391,116.20
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 3,049,000.00
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 24,334.85
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 445,474.25
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,951,600.00
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 7,038.27
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 435,079.75
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 3,000,300.00
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,907,400.00
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 177,332.78
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 96,661.56
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,818,900.00
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 81,514.67
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,863,100.00
Sep 15, 2020 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,730,400.00
Sep 15, 2020 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 201,131.72
Mar 15, 2021 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 115,335.66
Mar 15, 2021 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,774,600.00
Mar 15, 2020 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 450,333.72
Mar 15, 2020 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,686,100.00
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 613,328.70
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,646,300.00
Mar 15, 2019 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 618,356.60
Mar 15, 2019 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,602,000.00
Sep 15, 2018 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 604,653.10
Sep 15, 2018 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,562,200.00
Mar 15, 2018 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 435,044.97
Mar 15, 2018 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,522,400.00
Sep 15, 2017 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 456,545.28
Sep 15, 2017 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,482,500.00
Mar 15, 2017 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,447,100.00
Mar 15, 2017 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 418,697.34
Sep 15, 2016 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 343,237.62
Sep 15, 2016 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,407,300.00
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 211,885.94
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,332,100.00
Mar 15, 2016 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 245,781.55
Mar 15, 2016 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,367,500.00
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 0.01
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 187,373.62
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,261,300.00
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 186,641.81
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,296,700.00
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 207,101.31
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-47920 Loan Repay 2,225,900.00
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 234,707.08
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-47920 Int Charges 7,940.44

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Project Management Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Financial Management Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2011-06-27

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-25-2012
OutcomesHighly Satisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeNegligible
Bank PerformanceSubstantial
Borrower PerformanceSubstantial
Government PerformanceHighly Satisfactory
Implementing AgencySubstantial

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 07-29-2014PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT: 06-30-2017
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory Highly Satisfactory
Risk To Development OutcomeSignificantNegligible
Bank PerformanceModerately SatisfactorySatisfactory
Borrower PerformanceSatisfactorySatisfactory
Government PerformanceSatisfactoryNot Rated
Implementing AgencySatisfactoryNot Rated
Icr QualitySatisfactoryNot Rated
M&e QualityModestNot Rated

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Market framework in pilot provinces established through laws and regulations.ValueNo evidence that market framework is in placeSubstantial evidence.Renewable Energy Law (REL) enacted and Implementat
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011March 30, 2010
    CommentThere is ample evidence that a market framework has been established, not only in the provinces, but nationwide. The RE Law wasadopted in Feb. 2005, became effective in Jan. 2006 and was amended further in December 2010. It was complemented by rules andregulations, and targets set in the 11th FYP.
  • Environment for development of renewables improvedValueNo evidence that the environment is improvedSubstantial evidence.Substantial evidence, through technical and social
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011March 30, 2010
    CommentThe REL and related regulations provide the legal framework for the development of renewable energy, making project approvalprocedures clearer and more transparent. The outcome of strong government support for renewable energy development has been asignificantincrease in renewable electricity capacity and electricity production. Total RE capacity which already is 2.5 times morethan the target for the end of Phase 1.
  • Improved quality and reduced cost among manufacturers and service providers in wind and biomassValueNo evidence that cost and quality is improvedIn progress.Substantial evidence, through technical and soical
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011September 30, 2010
    CommentThere are around 40 wind turbine integrators, of which 20 produce MW scale wind turbines - a substantial increase from 2005. Thenumber of biomass boiler manufacturers increased from 1 in 2005 to 5 in 2008. There has been an overall improvement in quality ofwind and biomass equipments in China, particularly through support under CRESP.At present, the leading domestic wind turbinemanufacturers, in particular the proponents of CRESP, have received design certification by international certification bodies, andthey areworking on type certification as well, meaning that their products have met high international standards. CRESPsupported one ofthe proponents to implement the biomass gasification generation project which has the largest installation capacityin the world.Since 2008, the average price for wind turbine in China has decreased at an annual rate of around 1,000RMB/kW.Currently, the bidding price for concession has declined to approximately RMB 4,000/kW or even below.
  • Delivered renewable electricity in 2010 (TWh/yr) and installed renewable capacity in 2010 (GW)ValueDelivered energy 35TWh, installed capacity 7GW# By the end of 2009, installed capacity for renewDelivered energy 60TWh, installed capacity 11.9GW
    DateDecember 31, 2005June 11, 2010September 30, 2010
    Comment
  • Annual reduced carbon emissions, (million tonnes); NOx SOx and TSP (thousand tonnes)Value15 (Carbon) 111 (NOx) 554 (SOx) 15 (TSP)For 2007, annual emissions avoided due to electric23 (Carbon) 171 (NOx) 852 (SOx) 23 (TSP)
    DateDecember 31, 2005July 22, 2009September 30, 2010
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Issuing of regulations to implement the law at national level by 2009ValueNoneFullFull
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011December 30, 2009
    CommentRE Law Amendment was adopted at the 12th Session of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People#s Congress on December 26,2009 and became effective on April 1, 2010.17 implementing regulations have been approved by ministry level authorities by 31December 2010). Law was passed. More have been developed as part of CRESP.
  • Issuing of regulations for implementation of REL andtheir effective implementation in pilor provinces (Fujian, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang) by 2009.ValueNoneFullFull
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011December 31, 2009
    CommentProgress has been made nationwide, and has not remained limited to the pilot provinces. Renewable Energy Law and its implementingregulations are required to be implemented nationwide.
  • Issuing of national standards for wind turbines, availabiity of testing facilities and certification by 2009.ValuePartialSubstantial progress.Full
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011September 30, 2009
    Comment7 standards have been approved by the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) on November 10, 2010. The remaining one hasbeen submitted to SAC for approval in March, 2011, and it is expected that it will be approved before 30 September 2011. 2 windturbine testing centers are expected to be accredited to carry out power performance, power quality, acoustic noise and mechanicalload testing, which are the types of testing required for type certification.
  • Companies participating in cost-shared technology and services development activities (with emphasis on biomass and wind) by 2008.Value04515
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011December 31, 2008
    Comment45 companies participate in cost-shared technology and service development activities. The target for this indicator has beensurpassed. Among them, the proponents associated with wind power technology, biomass, and solar PV are 18, 14 and 4 respectively,there are also 9 companies involved in small hydropower technology.
  • Pipeline of renewable energy projects under development in the provinces by 2008 (MW capacity in pipeline)Value0More than 500 MW.150
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011December 31, 2008
    CommentThe target for the end of the Phase has already been achieved. CRESP supported the development of a number of renewable energyprojects, not financed by the World Bank loan. These include:7 projects under the Provincial Demonstration Project facility; 14projects under the Investment Scale-up Support Facility (ISSF); 1 tidal energy project in Zhejiang; 1 inter-tidal wind project inJiangsu; 1 offshore wind project in Zhejiang; 1 offshore wind project in Fujian.These projects constitute a pipeline of 5 windprojects witha total capacity of 500 MW, 2 biomass projects with a total capacity of 6 MW, one tidal energy project with a capacityof 20 MW and8small hydro projects with an incremental capacity of 17.4 MW.
  • 100MW wind farm at Changjiangao, Pingtan Island, Fujian selling 260 GWh/yer into local grid by 2008Value0100 MW, 370 GWh100MW 260GWh
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011December 31, 2008
    CommentThe wind farm has been in operation since 2008. In 2010, the wind farm generated 370 GWh
  • 25MW straw-fired biomass power plant at Mabei Village, Rudong County, Jiangsu selling 162 GWh/year into local grid.Value025 MW141 GWh25MW162 GWh
    DateDecember 31, 2005April 4, 2011September 30, 2011
    CommentProgress on the Rudong Biomass Power Plant is satisfactory. The plant has entered into operation, and generated 156 GWh and sold141 GWh to the grid in 2010.
  • Same PDOs applyValue
    DateDecember 31, 2005July 22, 2009September 30, 2010
    Comment