IRENA/ADFD Facility Selected Projects Status

The waste-to-energy facility, sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, began operations in 2023. It reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by generating electricity and water from waste. The project impacts the entire population of Addu City, approximately 35,000 people, and leads to annual savings of USD 1.4 million on fossil fuel imports.

Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts:

• – 35 000 people benefitting from the electricity generated.
• – 3.6 million litres of annual fuel savings.
• – USD 1.4 million of annual electricity production savings.
• – Emission reductions of 6 300 tCO₂e annually.
• – 600 direct and indirect jobs created.

The Togolese Rural Electrification and Renewable Energies Agency, together with AMEA Power Company, constructed a 70 MW grid-connected solar PV plant, the largest in West Africa in June 2021. The Solar Plant is improving energy security and bringing clean, reliable power to around 700,000 households and small businesses. Local communities benefit from greater access to drinking water, education and healthcare as well as job creation that prioritises women.

Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts:

• – Contribution to the provision of electricity to 600 000 people via the national grid.
• – The project created about 120 direct and indirect jobs as well as 700 temporary jobs during the construction.
• – Provision of 177 million litres of freshwater annually.
• – Provision of power for 160,000 homes and small businesses.
• – Emission reductions of 45 500 tCO₂e annually.

Since its completion in July 2021, the grid-connected solar PV plant produces affordable electricity for more than 15,000 people near the capital of Freetown. The project supports the capital's grid expansion plans and local communities benefit from improved access to education, healthcare and internet.

Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts:

• – Contribution to the electricity supply for about 2 million people in Freetown.
• – Improvements in the national power reliability and affordability.
• – Benefitting 500 SMEs.
• – 200 jobs created during its construction.
• – Emissions reductions of 5 525 tCO₂e annually.

The solar PV plant is integrated into an existing wind farm, demonstrating an innovative space-saving solution for the island. The project benefits the entire population since its construction in July 2021, particularly impacting households by making energy more affordable and accessible. 295 local jobs were created and reliance on imported fossil fuels was significantly reduced.

Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts:

• – Contribution to the electricity supply for the 90 000 residents of the Seychelles.
• – 1.6 million litres of annual diesel imports savings.
• – 295 direct and indirect jobs created.
• – Emission reductions of 5 000 tCO₂e annually.

Since their completion in December 2019, the small-scale waste to energy plants with integrated desalination plants bring clean electricity and approximately 550,000 litres of drinking water per year to three island areas. This project provides a much-needed integrated waste-management solution as well as improving local air quality while reducing marine pollution.

Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts:

• – 55 000 tonnes of waste incinerated annually, enabling reductions in local marine pollution that threaten coral reef health.
• – Emission reductions of 2 100 tCO₂e annually.
• – USD 1.4 million of annual electricity production savings.
• – 700 000 litres of annual fuel savings.

Four solar PV parks were installed and fully commissioned in May 2019. The generation from these parks equals the annual electricity consumption of 6,500 homes. As a result of lower solar PV electricity costs and working with local expertise to execute the installations, approximately USD 5 million of savings were attained and are being used to add another 5 MW of capacity. 230 people were employed during construction and 50 people are being involved in the operation and maintenance of the plant. Please refer to the press release on the plant inauguration in July 2019 to see how this project has contributed to the country’s climate goals.

Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts:

• – Supply of clean energy to 10 416 households annually.
• – 7 050 tonnes (5.9 million litres) of annual fossil fuels replacement.
• – Emission reductions of 19 035 tCO₂e annually.
• – Financial savings of USD 30 million over the project’s lifetime.

The small hydropower project, on track to be commissioned by the end of 2024, will provide a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to diesel fuel in the rural area of Nahueve. The project will develop irrigation systems for agricultural land and provide the local population with clean drinking water.

Expected impacts:

• – Provide clean energy to 30 000 people.
• – Create of 130 people jobs.
• – Increase agricultural productivity through 120 hectares of land irrigation.
• – Save 7.935 million litres of fossil fuels annually.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 13 400 tCO₂e annually.

This project, put forward by the Central Electricity Board, consists in the installation of grid-tied solar PV systems on rooftops of low-income households. An estimated of 30,000 people will benefit from the jobs created, significant electricity bill savings, and wider improvements in energy security of the country. Watch how the project will impact the island as a whole and is already benefitting households.

Expected impacts:

• – Affordable clean energy for low-income households, 50 kWh of free electricity per month benefitting 30 000 persons.
• – Increase the share of renewables in the grid by 10 MW.
• – Reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and produce saving of USD 400 000 annually.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 000 tCO₂e annually.

The hybrid solar PV and wind project will generate renewable energy for desalination plants, part of a wider government driven scheme to transform the water sector of Antigua and Barbuda. Hospitals and community clinics will be supported with back-up power through the provision of batteries, which will improve resilience during droughts and storms. Watch how the project is already benefitting a school and its students.

Expected impacts:

• – Provide access to clean water to the 90 000 inhabitants of Antigua..
• – Provide affordable clean electricity for 12 health centres and government institutions while supporting 5 SMEs through local contracting.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8 275 tCO₂e annually.

A 20 MW hydropower plant will reduce the country’s dependence on expensive imported diesel and provide affordable and reliable renewable electricity to 5,000 people. The project has encouraged the participation of a wide range of community groups during the preparatory stages, and will stimulate a considerable amount of local employment.

Expected impacts:

• – Access to clean electricity for 183 000 people.
• – Reduce in power tariffs, making electricity more affordable.
• – Reduce the country’s annual expenditure on diesel fuels by 75%, leading to annual savings of USD 28 million.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 000 tCO₂e annually.

This rural electrification project, based on decentralised solar PV mini-grid systems, will provide clean energy to 32 villages, benefitting 120,000 people in rural communities with clean, reliable electricity for healthcare and education. Electricity provided for water pumps, agricultural processing machines, and other industrial equipment will enable the local population to generate income and provide opportunities for economic growth. Watch how the project will impact rural communities and benefit small businesses.

Expected impacts:

• – Increase energy access in rural communities from 10% to 25%, benefitting 123,000 people in 32 villages.
• – Benefit over 40 000 women with income generating activities.
• – Benefit 150 SMEs with access to electricity.
• – Create 2 000 direct and indirect jobs.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5 000 tCO₂e annually.

The 18 small scale wind turbines will provide electricity to four coastal villages, which are not presently connected to the national electricity and water distribution networks. The project will power households, schools and healthcare facilities, improving access to basic services for over 8,000 people. In addition, each community will benefit from two desalination units and an ice-making plant, particularly supporting the local fishermen.

Expected impacts:

• – Provide access to clean energy to 8 000 people in off-grid localities.
• – Provide affordable clean electricity to 80 schools, health facilities.
• – Power water desalination units of 100 000 litres daily.
• – Power a 8 000 kg capacity ice production facilities to boost the communities’ fishing sector productivity.

The solar mini-grid project will provide clean and affordable electricity to 100 remote rural villages, reducing dependence on diesel generation. Medical facilities and schools will benefit from a stable electricity supply as well as improved indoor air quality through the replacement of traditional fuels.

Expected impacts:

• – Enhance the clean energy access for 80 000 people in 100 rural communities.
• – Provide access to clean electricity to 200 schools and 150 health centres
• – Improve productivity for 450 small businesses.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3 200 tCO₂e annually.

This national priority solar PV with battery storage project, put forward by the St. Lucia Electricity Services (LUCELEC), is a key step in following the National Energy Transition Strategy (NETS) jointly developed by the Government of Saint Lucia and LUCELEC. The project is expected to benefit the entire population, an estimated of 179,000 people, while cutting down greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 14,890 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

Expected impacts:

• – Increase the contribution of renewable energy to the country’s energy balance, benefitting the entire population of Saint Lucia.
• – Save 5.2 million litres on fossil fuel-based electricity generation annually.
• – Save USD 4.4 million annually.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 14 890 tCO₂e annually.

This project is the second phase of a hybrid solar and wind power plant. It was submitted by the Department of the Environment of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, that was selected in the third cycle. The technology and equipment that will be installed to deliver reliable and affordable energy to more than 5,500 households, has been designed to withstand major hurricanes and storms. The lessons learned from the first phase of the project is expected to boost the implementation pace of this second phase. The project will lead to reductions of 18.4 million litres in fossil fuel consumption annually in addition to cutting down greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 64,685 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

Expected impacts:

• – Provide clean electricity to key sectors including government offices, medical facilities, airport, seaport, university campus, water supply facilities.
• – Both phases of the project will lead to a reduction of an estimated 18.4 million litres in fossil fuel-based resources annually.
• – Increase renewable electricity capacity to 19.1 MW hence contributing to achieving the national target of 25 MW in renewable energy by 2030.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6 290 tCO₂e annually.

Expected impacts:

• – Provide clean electricity to 32 280 people in Isla de la Juventud.
• – Save 5 350 tonnes of fuel annually (approximately 6.4 million litres annually.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 18 780 tCO₂e annually.

Expected impacts:

• – Benefit 500 small and medium scale industries.
• – Create 640 jobs during construction and a further 560 jobs during operation.
• – Save the equivalent of 973,000 litres in fossil fuel.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 200 000 tCO₂e annually.

Expected impacts:

• – Benefit 5 300 people living on the island of Bequia with a more resilient energy system.
• – Save 2 million litres of fossil fuel annually.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2 900 tCO₂e annually.

Expected impacts:

• – Benefit approximately 30 000 residents in the targeted areas.
• – Create about 50 direct and indirect jobs.
• – Produce a 30% reduction in household expenditure on fuels from other energy sources.
• – Contribute to the electrification of 10 health centres and 8 schools.
• – Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9 600 tCO₂e annually.