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Demonstration of Fuel Bus Commercialisation in China I/II
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Implementing Agency:
Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Commerce; Beijing and Shanghai municipal governments, Municipal Science and Technology Commissions and the Public Transit Company; multinational corporations and local companies, and universities.Summary:
Air pollution is a serious environmental and health problem in most urban cities in China. Coal combustion and oil consumption, the two primary sources of air pollution, constitute 90% of China’s total energy use. The transport sector, which relies almost entirely on oil, is projected to account for most of the incremental demand for oil over the next 20 years. The projected dramatic growth in number of vehicles over the coming decades will significantly exacerbate the urban air pollution problem while also contributing to global warming.
Project Components:
Key components of this project include:
- Pilot fuel-cell buses;
- Construction of teo hydrogen refueling systems in Beijing and Shanghai;
- Capacity building programmes for the scientific, technical and industrial commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles (FCV);
- Development of a strategy for large-scale FCB commercialisation;
- Expansion of government policies, technical standards, research and development capabilities to support FCB commercialisation in China.
Expected Outputs:
The project aims to catalyse the cost-reduction of fuel cell buses (FBCs) and hydrogen refilling stations for public transport in China's cities. The project will improve performances and reduce costs of FCB transit services by conducting small-scale pilot demonstrations, which will eventually be expanded to additional cities to achieve commercialisation of FCB vehicles and infrastructure.
The long-term objective of the project is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions through widespread commercial introduction of fuel cell buses in urban areas of China. It is estimated that the potential impact of FCBs in terms of GHG reductions in China could be an annual savings of 9.1 million tonnes.
Project Status:
To be completed in 2011
Capacity Building for Rapid Commercialization of Renewable Energy in China
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Implementing Agency:
China National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
China National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Governments of Australia and Netherlands, research institutes, private sector and NGOsSummary:
The primary source of energy in China is coal and oil, and their use is forecasted to increase in the future in line with economic growth. China's fossil fuel based energy structure is generating high and rapidly increasing CO2 emissions. On the other hand, many households in Western China still lack access to basic energy supplies. The development of renewable energy in China will help mitigate the growing environmental and health effects associated with use of fossil fuel energy sources.
Project Components:
The programme included -
- capacity building at national and local levels targeting market participants and stakeholder groups;
- increasing the financial attractiveness of investments in RETs to both investors and consumers;
- reducing the risk in RET investments;
- provision of hands-on experience and demonstration of viability through pilot projects.
Expected Outputs:
The project achieved the following outcomes -
- Developed national capacity for the rapid commercialization of renewable energy systems in China, including support for establishment of the China Renewable Energy Association;
- Demonstrated successful models for hybrid power for town- and village-level rural households;
- Developed national solar water heating program;
- Developed national wind resource assessment and wind development program;
- Assisted with formulation of China’s new renewable energy law;
- Removed primary barriers to four promising renewable energy technologies: Solar/ wind hybrid electricity, wind; large-scale anaerobic biogas commercialization; bagasse.
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UNDP China office can be contacted by phone on (86-10 8532 0800) or by email at registry.cn@undp.org
Project Status:
Completed in 2007
Port Olry Cocofuel Power Plants
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
POPACASummary:
In the context of the rural electrification plan of Vanuatu, the village of Port Olry is being electrified to serve as a prototype project. Coconut oil is being used as a biofuel replacement for diesel generation in the area. It aims to improve energy efficiency & household and school's solar systems on outer islands.
Contacts:
EU Contact
Annick Villarosa
Email:annick.villarosa@ec.europa.eu
Kinoya Water Waste Biogas Project
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA)Summary:
The project forms part of FEA's renewable investment plan to create a resource efficient, cost effective, and environmentally sustainable power sector through the development of indigenous and renewable energy sources and reduced dependence on diesel fuel imports. The Kinoya project requires domestic sewage treatment (i.e. removal of sediments in wastewater, COD Destruction) in response to the release of methane in the atmosphere. Biogas is currently being generated from the Kinoya sewage treatment plant. Approximate sludge production is 30-50 cubic meters per day.
Contacts:
ADB Contact:
Emma Ferguson
Email: eferguson@adb.org
Tel: +679 3318109
Renewable Energy Programme
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-01-06 06:04
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##### Development Cooperation with the European Union
The Republic of Palau is one of the 6 "new" Pacific ACP countries, having become a signatory to the Cotonou Agreement in 2000. Under the 9th European Development Fund (2002-2008) - three national programmes were selected, comprising; (1) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; (2) Capacity building for Non-State Actors in the Energy sector; and, (3) Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Management. All three programmes are currently being implemented.
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EU Contact:
Annick Villarosa
Email: annick.villarosa@ec.europa.eu
Renewable Energy Programme
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-01-06 05:59
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##### Development Cooperation with the European Union
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is one of the 6 "new" Pacific ACP countries, having become a signatory to the Cotonou Agreement in 2000. Under the 9th European Development Fund (2002-2008) - three national programmes were selected, comprising; (1) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for outer island households and schools; (2) Capacity building for Non-State Actors; and, (3) Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Management.
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EU Contact:
Annick Villarosa
Email: annick.villarosa@ec.europa.eu
Renewable Energy Programme
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-01-06 05:57
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##### Development Cooperation with the European Union
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is one of the 6 "new" Pacific ACP countries, having become a signatory to the Cotonou Agreement in 2000. In its first cycle of funding (2002-2008) three programmes were selected. These comprised; (1) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; (2) Environmental Protection through Non-State Actors; and, (3) Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Management.
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EU Contact:
Annick Villarosa
Email: annick.villarosa@ec.europa.eu
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Renewable Energy Programme
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-01-06 05:28
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Improve energy efficiency
The Financing Agreement for the Support to the Energy Sector in Five ACP Countries Project was signed in mid 2005, including Nauru (9 ACP NR 1) and is currently under implementation in Nauru. The total value of Nauru allocation is € 1.8 million. The overall objective of the Support to the Energy Sector Project is poverty alleviation by improving the access to electricity and thus the living conditions of five Pacific Island States.
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The Project aims specifically at installation of grid-connected PV systems, review of the public utility tariff structure (to allow cost recovery in the long run), and at supply of pre-payment meters for all households and businesses in Nauru. The Project shall also target energy efficiency activities, development of an energy efficiency action plan, and an awareness campaign on energy efficiency.
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EU Contact:
Annick Villarosa
Email: annick.villarosa@ec.europa.eu
Solomon Islands Sustainable Energy Project
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
Solomon Islands Electricity AuthoritySummary:
The objective of the Sustainable Energy Project for Solomon Islands is to improve operational efficiency, system reliability and financial sustainability of Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) through: improved financial and operational management, reduction of losses, and increased revenue collection. Technical project implementation support to SIEA will also be provided, with consultancy services, a technical training program for engineering staff, and establishment of a partnership with the Fiji Electricity Authority.
Project Components:
The project consist of the following three components: (i) strengthen management, which consist of engagement of two professional utility line managers (a general manager with a technical background and a commercialization manager) and an overseas director to the Board, training of key management staff; (ii) financial operations, which consist of implementation of a commercialization program for the finance department, including new financial management and billing systems and preparation and implementation of a new finance accounting manual with a staff training program; and (iii) technical operations, implementation of a loss reduction program, a planned maintenance program for generation facilities in Honiara, and a distribution reinforcement program to increase the availability of existing generation and improve system reliability.
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AusAID Contacts: Brian Dawson Email: brian.dawson@ausaid.gov.au Paul Mitchell Email: paul.mitchell@ausaid.gov.au World Bank Contacts: Aleta Moriarty Tel: +61 2 9235 6545 Email: amoriarty@worldbank.org Wendy Hughes Email:whughes@worldbank.org
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Active
Rwanda - National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA)
Submitted by andrea on Tue, 2009-06-23 00:16
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National adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs) provide a process for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to identify priority activities that respond to their urgent and immediate needs to adapt to climate change – those for which further delay would increase vulnerability and/or costs at a later stage. The following summarizes the NAPA for Rwanda.
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GEF operational focal point:
Mr. BISHANGARA Cyprien
Climate change focal point:
Mr. DUSABEYEZU Sébastien
