Tuvalu : Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Project - Second Additional Financing
The proposed Second Additional Financing project will build on the outer islands component of the Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Project (IAREP) and replicate the productive uses of energy (PUE) and sustainable blue economy (SBE) elements introduced in the first additional financing of IAREP. The proposed project will install battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the outer islands of Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Nui to enable the full utilization of the solar photovoltaic array being installed under the ongoing IAREP. The new lithium-ion BESS will replace lead-acid batteries installed in the last ten years. The project will also install PUEs and SBEs relevant to each island and could include electric vehicles (bikes, motorbikes, boats) and charging stations, ICT equipment for connectivity and disaster preparedness, ice-making and water supply facilities.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Tiangco, Cinderella C.
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Tuvalu -
Sector
- Energy
Related Projects
- Project Name
- Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Project - Second Additional Financing
- Project Number
- 49450-042
- Country / Economy
- Tuvalu
- Project Status
- Proposed
- Project Type / Modality of Assistance
- Loan
- Source of Funding / Amount
Grant: Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Project - Second Additional Financing Source Amount Concessional ordinary capital resources lending US$ 9.00 million Global Environment Facility US$ 1.84 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
- OP4: Making cities more livable
- OP5: Promoting rural development and food security
- OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity
- Sector / Subsector
Energy / Renewable energy generation - solar
Information and communication technology / ICT infrastructure
Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Other urban services - Urban policy, institutional and capacity development
- Gender
- Effective gender mainstreaming
- Description
- The proposed Second Additional Financing project will build on the outer islands component of the Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Project (IAREP) and replicate the productive uses of energy (PUE) and sustainable blue economy (SBE) elements introduced in the first additional financing of IAREP. The proposed project will install battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the outer islands of Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Nui to enable the full utilization of the solar photovoltaic array being installed under the ongoing IAREP. The new lithium-ion BESS will replace lead-acid batteries installed in the last ten years. The project will also install PUEs and SBEs relevant to each island and could include electric vehicles (bikes, motorbikes, boats) and charging stations, ICT equipment for connectivity and disaster preparedness, ice-making and water supply facilities.
- Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Tuvalu's 2009 National Energy Policy aims to promote renewable energy resources and energy systems that are cost-effective, equitable, reliable, accessible, affordable, secure, and environmentally sustainable to improve the well-being of the people of Tuvalu. In 2013, the government launched the Enetise Tutumauthe Master Plan for Renewable Electricity and Energy Efficiency in Tuvalu, which aims for generation of 100% renewable energy by 2020 (subsequently extended to 2025) and 30% increased energy efficiency. Like many other small Pacific islands, Tuvalu's electricity production relies heavily on imported diesel fuel, which is transported by sea over long distances and subject to climate and price shocks.
The second additional financing is designed to support innovative climate-adapted solutions supporting (i) a climate-resilient and sustainable energy supply system, (ii) improved resilience of vulnerable communities through SBE approaches, and (iii) improved disaster preparedness, with particular focus on the outer islands.
- Impact
Utilization of renewable energy increased and GHG emissions in the power sector in Tuvalu reduced (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, 2015)
- Outcome
Generation and utilization of reliable, resilient, and climate-adapted renewable energy in Tuvalu increased.
- Outputs
Climate-resilient battery energy storage systems installed on three outer islands
Productive uses of energy and sustainable blue economy infrastructure installed on three outer islands
Institutional strengthening implemented
- Geographical Location
Safeguard Categories
- Environment
- B
- Involuntary Resettlement
- C
- 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
Contact
- Responsible ADB Officer
- Tiangco, Cinderella C.
- Responsible ADB Department
- Sectors Group
- Responsible ADB Division
- Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE)
- Executing Agencies
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Ministry of Finance
Timetable
- Concept Clearance
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- Fact Finding
- 30 Jan 2024 to 12 Feb 2024
- MRM
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- Approval
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- Last Review Mission
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- Last PDS Update
- 16 Apr 2024
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