TA 4173-UZB: Off-Grid Renewable Energy Development
Purpose
The TA will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the potential for renewable energy (RE) options in small towns and rural areas in Uzbekistan. The TA also aims to develop viable pilot scheme of RE options in selected off-grid areas.
Outputs
The expected outputs include
- a review and assessment of the potential for RE,
- an action plan to improve RE,
- designs of pilot projects for the most appropriate RE options;
- detailed feasibility assessment for the increase of pilot projects including an assessment of financing mechanisms, and
- dissemination of TA findings.
Read the Technical Assistance Paper.
| Beneficiary: |
Uzbekistan |
| Approved TA Amount: |
$350,000 |
| Date of Approval: |
15 September 2003 |
| Duration of TA Implementation: |
6 months |
| Executing Agency: |
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources |
| Consultant: |
International Resources Group - Energy (USA) in association with Islohotkonsaltservis, Ltd (Uzbekistan)
Date of contract: 7 May 2004
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Status
- A tripartite meeting was held on 30-31 July 2004. It was agreed during the meeting to strengthen focus on SHP and also agreed in principle to additional expertise on a cost neutral basis.
- Inception Report was received on 4 November 2004.
- Changes on the work plan were discussed and agreed upon during the tripartite meeting held on 24 March 2005. The executing agency and ADB mission agreed that the consultants undertake a detailed feasibility review of selected six small hydropower projects and further work on the policy/demonstration sites because implementation of the latter was determined to be not feasible. It was understood that the Government of Uzbekistan might seek ADB loan in 2008 based on the results of the feasibility studies.
- The draft final report was submitted in June 2005 & the final tripartite meeting was held on 21 July 2005. The TA scope & priorities were modified during implementation to suit ADB & Government problems. This has resulted in implementation delays and adjustments in consulting input.
- TA has identified 5 small hydropower plants for development through ADB loan in 2006.
- Consultant's Final Report received on 24 Aug 2005 is satisfactory. Submission of the required certificates by the consultants is awaited so that the TA account can be closed
- TA has been completed.
Outputs
Final Report includes (i) a review and assessment of the potential for RE, (ii) an action plan to improve RE, (iii) designs of pilot projects for the most appropriate RE options; (iv) detailed feasibility assessment for the increase of pilot projects including an assessment of financing mechanisms.
Outcome
TA has identified 5 small hydropower plants for development through ADB loan in 2006.
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