Kiribati : South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project
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
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Project Officer
Tiangco, Cinderella C.
Pacific Department
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Country/Economy
Kiribati -
Sector
- Energy
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| Project Name | South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project | ||||||||||||
| Project Number | 49450-021 | ||||||||||||
| Country / Economy | Kiribati |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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| 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 |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Energy sector development and institutional reform - Renewable energy generation - solar |
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| Gender | 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 |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Generation and utilization of clean energy in South Tarawa increased |
| Progress Toward Outcome | All PMU consultants, PIC, and FRAP are onboard. Turnkey and O&M contracts have been awarded in Q4 2022 (Design, Supply, Installation and Testing of STREP Solar PV/BESS and O&M Services-Solar PV/BESS Facilities) |
| 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) | The Energy Act is now a Law. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. Turnkey and O&M contracts have been awarded in Q4 2022. Turnkey and O&M contracts have been awarded in Q4 2022. Turnkey and O&M contracts have been awarded in Q4 2022. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. Activities are yet to commence. PMU consultants have been been recruited and established. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide, Tarawa |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Consulting Services | The recruitment of consultants are according to ADB's Procurement Policy (2017). All consultants - Project Management Unit (PMU) consultants, Project Implementation Consultant (PIC), and Financial Recovery Action Plan Consultant (FRAP) are on board. |
| Procurement | All packages on goods and works have been awarded. The procurement of goods and works were 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 were 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 |
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development |
| Timetable | |
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| 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 Apr 2023 |
Grant 0762-KIR
| Milestones | |||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 9.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 8.00 | 26 Apr 2023 | 5.68 | 0.00 | 71% |
| Counterpart | 1.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 26 Apr 2023 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Partly satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory |
Grant 0763-KIR
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| 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 | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 2.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 26 Apr 2023 | 0.00 | 1.87 | 94% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 2.00 | 26 Apr 2023 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 5% |
| Status of Covenants | ||||||
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Partly satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory |
Grant 0764-KIR
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| 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 | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 3.70 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 26 Apr 2023 | 0.00 | 3.31 | 90% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 3.70 | 26 Apr 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Partly satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Oct 2020 |
| South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Nov 2020 |
| South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project: Investment Facility Report - Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility | Investment Facility Report | Nov 2020 |
| South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project: Gender Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Nov 2020 |
| Project Agreement for Grants 0762-KIR, 0763-KIR, and 0764-KIR: South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project | Project/Program Agreements | Dec 2020 |
| Grant Agreement (Special Operations) for Grant 0762-KIR: South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project | Grant Agreement | Dec 2020 |
| Grant Agreement (Externally Financed) for Grant 0764-KIR: South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project | Grant Agreement | Dec 2020 |
| Grant Agreement (Externally Financed) for Grant 0763-KIR: South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project | Grant Agreement | Dec 2020 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Social Safeguards Officer | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Project Accountant | 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 | ||
| Gender Officer | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Financial Recovery Action Plan Consultant | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Financial Advisor | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Environmental Safeguards Officer | Individual - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| South Tarawa Renewable Energy Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Nov 2020 |