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  • Leading Organization:
    UNDP-Global Environment Facility (GEF)
    Implementing Agency:
    UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
    Summary:

    ADMIRE is envisioned to contribute to the reduction of the growth rate of GHG emissions from the diesel-based power generation in RMI. The project is expected to spur widespread application of RE technology not only to meet the electricity needs of the country but also provide the other energy requirements in the other major sectors of the national economy.

    Expected outcomes are:

    1. Improved understanding of RE potential and increased number of RE hardware installations on the ground, which enhances productivity and income generation.

    2. Enhancement of the institutional capacity to coordinate, finance, design, supply and maintain RE installations

    3. Strengthened legal and regulatory instruments to support RE dissemination, financing and marketing

    4. Improved availability of financial and institutional support for RE development & applications of RETs, particularly for productive uses; Creation of a RE loan portfolio in the local financing institutions.

    5. Improved awareness, skills and knowledge on RE, as well as understanding and the appreciation of RE and the importance of the copra industry as a RE resource among Marshallese

    Project Components:

    1. Renewable Energy (RE) Technical Capacity Development 2. RE Institutional Capacity Strengthening 3. RE Policy and Regulatory Support 4. RE Project Financing and Market Development 5. RE Advocacy and Awareness Enhancement

    Contacts:

    UNDP Contact:
    Asenaca Ravuvu
    Email: asenaca.ravuvu@undp.org
    Tel: +685 236670

    Project Status:
    Under Implementation
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    GEF-Trust Fund
    Cofinancing Total:
    $1,650,000
    Total Amounts:
    $2,650,000
    Resources:
    GEF Project Details
    File(s):
    ADMIRE - CEO Endorsement Request - 20 October 2007
    Project Document
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