| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 156.00 |
| IDA Grant | 155.00 |
Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project
Abstract*
This proposed regional emergency project will finance the procurement, installation and operation of approximately 106 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy and Storage Systems (BESS),41 MW expansion of hydro capacity, and the procurement and installation of related distribution and transmission interventions across four countries: Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The proposed project will form part of the Bank’s response to the current... Show More
Development Objective
The project development objective is to rapidly increase grid-connected renewable energy capacity and strengthen regional integration in the participating countries.
Key Details
Project Details
P179267
Active
Anshul Rana , Kagaba Mukiibi
Togolese Republic,Republic of Sierra Leone,West African Power Pool,Republic of Liberia,Republic of Chad
Western and Central Africa
November 14, 2022
(as of board presentation)
December 20, 2022
March 3, 2023
US$ 311.00 million
Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC),Societe Nationale d'Electricite du Tchad (SNE),West African Power Pool (WAPP) Secretariat,Togolese Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Agency (AT2ER),Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA)
2023
US$ 311.00 million
N/A
High
June 30, 2027
Yes
BANK APPROVED
February 22, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 311.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 311.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 311.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | IDA-E1520 | Loan Disb | 218,000.00 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Disb | 1,162,111.80 |
| May 24, 2024 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Disb | 435,401.25 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | IDA-E1520 | Loan Disb | 478,484.88 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Disb | 284,580.47 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Disb | 320,000.00 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Disb | 1,076,530.40 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Disb | 1,200,000.00 |
| Aug 28, 2023 | IDA-E1510 | Loan Disb | 3,149,119.00 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | IDA-E1520 | Loan Disb | 217,999.98 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | IDA-E1520 | Loan Disb | 3,686,327.00 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | IDA-E1510 | Loan Disb | 274,000.00 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IDA-72640 | Loan Commitment | 96,000,000.00 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IDA-72650 | Loan Commitment | 60,000,000.00 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Commitment | 20,000,000.00 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IDA-E1510 | Loan Commitment | 75,000,000.00 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IDA-E1520 | Loan Commitment | 60,000,000.00 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | IDA-72640 | Loan Disb | 896,250.00 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | IDA-72650 | Loan Disb | 491,739.56 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | IDA-72640 | Loan Disb | 350,000.00 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | IDA-E1500 | Loan Disb | 806,691.70 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | IDA-E1520 | Loan Disb | 71,471.41 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | IDA-E1510 | Loan Disb | 274,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2025-02-04 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2025-02-04 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2025-02-04 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-04 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2025-02-04 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-04 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Generation capacity of energy constructed or rehabilitated Value 0.00 0.00 147.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment WAPP Priority projects brought to the point where investment-grade feasibility studies and associated documentation have been completed Value 7.40 7.40 9.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Ratio of annual total hours of synchronization of WAPP areas 1, 2 and 3 against total hours in a year Value 0.00 0.00 25.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2027 Comment Hydropower generation capacity rehabilitated under the project Value 0.00 0.00 41.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Renewable energy generation capacity (other than hydropower) constructed under the project Value 0.00 0.00 106.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Value 0.00 0.00 265300.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Installed capacity of battery storage Value 0.00 0.00 90.70 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Generation capacity for power trade in ECOWAS Value 0.00 0.00 92.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Supply of renewable energy Value 0.00 0.00 573.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2026 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
O&M contracts under implementation Value No No Yes Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Transmission and Distribution line constructed or rehabilitated under the project (LT lines) Value 0.00 0.00 191.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Grievances registered and addressed within the project's GRM timeframe Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Comprehensive dam safety program for Mt. Coffee prepared Value No No Yes Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment 11kV Transmission lines constructed under the project (Lungi transmission line) (Kilometers) Value 0.00 0.00 115.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Transmission and Distribution line constructed or rehabilitated under the project (MT lines) Value 0.00 0.00 143.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Staff of the implementing agencies trained in procurement, operation and maintenance of the solar plants Value No No Yes Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Public-lighting posts installed Value 0.00 0.00 1853.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Project lessons learned, standard procurement documentation prepared and shared with WAPP Value No No Yes Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Electrified localities under the project Value 0.00 0.00 64.00 Date September 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Reactive power compensation(MVARs) support PV -MVARs (Bumbuna 161 kV line) Value 0 MVARs 0 MVARs 100 MVARs Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Testing of the governors of power stations necessary for synchronization is completed Value 18.00 18.00 20.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Transformer capacity installed Value 0.00 0.00 66400.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment People provided with new or improved electricity service Value 0.00 0.00 57520.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment People provided with access to electricity under the project by household connections (grid or off-grid). Value 0.00 0.00 11520.00 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Female-headed households provide with access to electricity Value 0.00 0.00 27.40 Date October 1, 2022 October 27, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment