| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Bilateral Agencies (unidentified) | 2.92 |
| Global Environment Facility (GEF) | 1.00 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 0.05 |
Kiribati Grid Connected Solar PV Project
Abstract*
The objective of the Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project for Kiribati is to contribute to reducing Kiribati's dependence on imported petroleum for power generation in order to improve energy security and to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from diesel fuel use for grid electricity supply in Kiribati. The project has three components. The first component is investment in grid connected solar photovoltaic equipment. This component... Show More
Development Objective
The project objective is to contribute to reducing Kiribati's dependence on imported petroleum for power generation in order to improve energy security and to reduce the GHG emissions from diesel fuel use for grid electricity supply in Kiribati. The specific objective of the proposed MSP is to serve as a catalyst for the substitution of the diesel based electricity generation for the South Tarawa grid by grid-connected solar PV supply of electricity.
Key Details
Project Details
P121878
Closed
Kamleshwar Prasad Khelawan
N/A
March 12, 2013
(as of board presentation)
March 12, 2013
June 18, 2013
US$ 3.97 million
N/A
2013
US$ 3.92 million
N/A
Not Applicable
October 31, 2018
BANK APPROVED
August 8, 2019
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | N/A |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 3.92 |
| Total Project Cost** | 3.97 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Counterpart Funding | Satisfactory | 2014-12-12 |
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2014-12-12 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2014-12-12 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2014-12-12 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2014-12-12 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2014-12-12 |
| Procurement | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2014-12-12 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Medium term renewable energy plan and PUB capacity to increase renewable generation Value No Yes Yes Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Limited. Lack of ongoing local capacity and commitment to diversification. Feasibility study on grid connected renewable energy finalized. Other donors working on investment options. Feasibility study on amount of renewable energy on grid and 30 (over 3 years) trained staff to integrate RE into grid. Energy from renewables Value 0.00 0.00 7.00 Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Not available Project implementation yet to start - no indicators to report.
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Solar energy kWh per year (Component 1) Value 0.00 0.00 850.00 Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Not available Project implementation yet to start - no indicators to report. Solar radiation and capacity factor realized. Training plan to "build" local capacity for maintenance and expansion (Component 2) Value No No Yes Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Limited capacity Project implementation yet to start - no indicators to report. At least 30 PUB, KESC, and KIT staff trained. At least 10 per annum. Reduction in diesel use l/yr (Component 1) Value 0.00 0.00 230000.00 Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Not available Project implementation yet to start - no indicators to report. Solar radiation and capacity factor realized. Savings $/yr (Component 1) Value 0.00 0.00 290000.00 Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Not available Project implementation yet to start - no indicators to report. Solar radiation and capacity factor realized. Maintenance program developed and implemented (Component 2) Value No No Yes Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Project implementation yet to start - no indicators to report. Installations serviceable. Maintenance program adequate. At least two programmed maintenance undertaken per annum. Tons per annum CO2 reductions (Component 1) Value 0.00 0.00 765.00 Date April 15, 2012 October 15, 2014 December 31, 2016 Comment Not available Project implementation yet to start - no indicators to report. Solar radiation and capacity factor realized.