Kiribati : South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project

Sovereign Project | 49450-021

The South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project (STREP or the Project) will support upscaling of solar power generation in Kiribati. The Project will reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports by increasing the renewable energy (RE) percentage of electricity generation. STREP has three outputs: (i) solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system installed; (ii) draft energy act to enable increased deployment of renewable energy developed; and (iii) institutional capacity for inclusive renewable energy project development and implementation enhanced.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Tiangco, Cinderella C.
    Pacific Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Kiribati
  • Sector
    • Energy
Project Name South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project
Project Number 49450-021
Country / Economy Kiribati
Project Status Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Grant
Source of Funding / Amount
Grant 0762-KIR: South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project
Asian Development Fund US$ 8.00 million
Grant 0763-KIR: South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project
Government of New Zealand US$ 2.00 million
Grant 0764-KIR: South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project
Strategic Climate Fund US$ 3.70 million
Operational Priorities OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Partnerships
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Energy / Energy sector development and institutional reform - Renewable energy generation - solar

Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Effective gender mainstreaming
Description The South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project (STREP or the Project) will support upscaling of solar power generation in Kiribati. The Project will reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports by increasing the renewable energy (RE) percentage of electricity generation. STREP has three outputs: (i) solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system installed; (ii) draft energy act to enable increased deployment of renewable energy developed; and (iii) institutional capacity for inclusive renewable energy project development and implementation enhanced.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project (STREP-the project), ADB's first in Kiribati's energy sector, will finance climate-resilient solar photovoltaic generation, a battery energy storage system, and will support institutional capacity building including the development of an inclusive and gender-sensitive renewable energy enabling framework while addressing barriers to private sector investment. The project will help South Tarawa increase renewable energy grid penetration from 9% to 44%, thereby exceeding the government target for South Tarawa of 36% renewable energy penetration by 2025. Increased solar generation will benefit the economy through reduced importation of fossil fuels and placing downward pressure on tariffs. Utilization of renewable energy also reduces GHG emissions which contribute to global warming and rising sea levels that render Kiribati among the most vulnerable.
Impact

Renewable energy generation increased and greenhouse gas emissions reduced

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Generation and utilization of clean energy in South Tarawa increased

Progress Toward Outcome PMU consultants are on board. Ongoing negotiation with the FRAP shortlisted firm. PIC recruitment initiated. IFB was issued on Dec 2021 for Package STREP-P-01: Design, Supply, Install, Test, Commission, Operate & Maintain Solar PV Generation and BESS Facilities in South Tarawa with deadline of submission of bids on 18 February 2022. The revised BER for Package STREP-P-01 was received in July 2022 for ADB approval.
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system installed

Draft energy act to enable increased deployment of renewable energy developed

Institutional capacity for inclusive renewable energy project development and implementation enhanced

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)

Activities are yet to commence.

Activities are yet to commence.

Activities are yet to commence.

Ongoing.

Activities are yet to commence.

Activities are yet to commence.

Activities are yet to commence.

IFB was issued on Dec 2021 for Package STREP-P-01: Design, Supply, Install, Test, Commission, Operate & Maintain Solar PV Generation and BESS Facilities in South Tarawa with deadline of submission of bids on 18 February 2022. Ongoing review of bids received.

IFB was issued on Dec 2021 for Package STREP-P-01: Design, Supply, Install, Test, Commission, Operate & Maintain Solar PV Generation and BESS Facilities in South Tarawa with deadline of submission of bids on 18 February 2022. Ongoing review of bids received.

IFB was issued on Dec 2021 for Package STREP-P-01: Design, Supply, Install, Test, Commission, Operate & Maintain Solar PV Generation and BESS Facilities in South Tarawa with deadline of submission of bids on 18 February 2022. Ongoing review of bids received.

Activities are yet to commence.

Activities are yet to commence.

Activities are yet to commence.

Activities are yet to commence.

PMU has been recruited and established.

Geographical Location Nation-wide, Tarawa
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement B
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services All consultants will be recruited according to ADB's Procurement Policy (2017). An estimated 90 person-months inputs from 5 national individual experts are required for the project management unit. In addition, an international firm will be engaged on a time-based contract for a minimum of 18 person-months international and 24 person months national inputs to undertake construction supervision activities on the project, as well as other related responsibilities.
Procurement

All procurement of goods and works will be undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Policy (2017). Since ADB is administering cofinancing resources for ADF-financed operations, universal procurement applies.

Open competitive bidding procedures will be used for the main procurement package under the project.

Responsible ADB Officer Tiangco, Cinderella C.
Responsible ADB Department Pacific Department
Responsible ADB Division PAEN
Executing Agencies
Asian Development Bank
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
Timetable
Concept Clearance 11 Feb 2019
Fact Finding 23 Mar 2020 to 23 Apr 2020
MRM 09 Oct 2020
Approval 26 Nov 2020
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 26 Sep 2022

Grant 0762-KIR

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
26 Nov 2020 21 Dec 2020 28 Jan 2021 30 Sep 2024 30 Sep 2025 -
Financing Plan Grant Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 9.00 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 8.00 24 Jan 2023 5.66 0.00 71%
Counterpart 1.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 24 Jan 2023 0.00 0.00 0%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Partly satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory

Grant 0763-KIR

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
26 Nov 2020 21 Dec 2020 28 Jan 2021 30 Sep 2024 30 Sep 2025 -
Financing Plan Grant Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 2.00 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 0.00 24 Jan 2023 0.00 1.87 94%
Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 2.00 24 Jan 2023 0.00 0.10 5%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Partly satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory

Grant 0764-KIR

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
26 Nov 2020 21 Dec 2020 28 Jan 2021 30 Sep 2024 30 Sep 2025 -
Financing Plan Grant Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 3.70 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 0.00 24 Jan 2023 0.00 3.30 89%
Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 3.70 24 Jan 2023 0.00 0.00 0%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Partly satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Financial Advisor Individual - Consulting Closed
Project Accountant Individual - Consulting Closed
KIR 0762/0763/0764: South Tawara Renewable Energy Project and KIR 0652/0653: South Tarawa Water Supply Project_CORRIGENDUM Invitation for Bids Closed
KIR 0762/0763/0764: South Tawara Renewable Energy Project (STREP-P-01) Invitation for Bids Closed
Financial Recovery Action Plan Consultant Firm - Consulting Closed
Project Accountant Individual - Consulting Closed
Gender Officer Individual - Consulting Closed
Environmental Safeguards Officer Individual - Consulting Closed
Social Safeguards Officer Individual - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

No contracts awarded for this project were found

Procurement Plan

Title Document Type Document Date
South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Nov 2020