| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Strategic Climate Fund Grant | 5.61 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 6.00 |
| Strategic Climate Fund Credit | 0.50 |
Nepal: Private Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project
Abstract*
The Private Sector-Led Mini Grid Project of Nepal has the objective to increase electricity generation capacity from renewable energy mini-grids in selected areas by mobilizing Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). The project is comprised of two components: (1) Credit facilities to support renewable mini-grid subprojects; and (2) Technical assistance to the mini-grid sector, ESCOs and the partner Banks and project management support. Show More
Development Objective
The PDO is to increase energy generation capacity from the renewable energy systems in selected areas by mobilizing private developers.
Key Details
Project Details
P149239
Active
Barsha Pandey
Nepal
May 5, 2017
(as of board presentation)
January 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
US$ 8.00 million
Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC)
2019
US$ 6.11 million
F
Not Applicable
September 30, 2026
Yes
BANK APPROVED
April 29, 2024
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 | 6.11 |
| Total Project Cost** | 8.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | TF-A8336 | Loan Commitment | 2,000,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Safeguards Rating | Satisfactory | 2024-11-18 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-11-18 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-11-18 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2024-11-18 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-11-18 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-11-18 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-11-18 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Capital mobilized by private companies Value 0.00 184289.00 22000000.00 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 March 31, 2025 Comment Total biogas output for thermal application Value 15372614.00 22353976.00 33000000.00 Date August 31, 2021 January 20, 2023 March 31, 2025 Comment MW of renewable energy capacity enabled Value 0.00 0.00 2.05 Date April 21, 2024 February 1, 2019 March 31, 2025 Comment Millions of people provided with access to electricity Value 0.00 0.00 0.06 Date April 21, 2024 February 1, 2019 March 31, 2025 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of new mini-grid subprojects supported by the project Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 March 31, 2025 Comment People trained in project preparation and implementation Value 0.00 221.00 250.00 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 March 31, 2025 Comment No. of off-grid generation plants created and operational by the project Value 193.00 200.00 211.00 Date August 31, 2021 January 20, 2023 March 31, 2025 Comment Number of women trained to engage in mini-grid sector Value 0.00 47.00 50.00 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 April 30, 2024 Comment Net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Value 0.00 1077718.00 230000.00 Date August 31, 2021 January 20, 2023 March 31, 2025 Comment Consultations with citizens and consumer feedback surveys with publicly disclosed reports summarizing findings Value No Yes Yes Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 April 30, 2024 Comment Net greenhouse gas emissions Value 0.00 0.00 29486.86 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 April 30, 2024 Comment Specialist services procured for project implementation Value No Yes Yes Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 April 30, 2024 Comment Number of businesses provided with new or improved electricity service Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 April 30, 2024 Comment Number of women businesses provided with new or improved electricity service Value 0.00 0.00 12.00 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 April 30, 2024 Comment Number of households provided with new or improved electricity service Value 0.00 0.00 1500.00 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 March 31, 2025 Comment Annual electricity output from renewable energy Value 0.00 0.00 4.80 Date February 1, 2019 January 20, 2023 April 30, 2024 Comment