Promotion of Sustainable Biomass-based Electricity Generation in Benin
Project Summary
To introduce an integrated energy and ecosystems-based approach to sustainable biomass electricity generation in Benin.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 5752 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Project Approved |
| Country | Benin |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Development Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Ministry of Energy and Water; Ministry of Environment; Société Béninoise d’Energie Electrique (SBEE); Commune of Kalalé |
| GEF Period: | GEF - 5 |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 2014 |
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 100,000 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 3,872,602 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 25,750,000 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 367,897 USD |
| Total Cost | 29,722,602.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
11 Mar 2014
Preparation Grant Approved
01 Apr 2014
Concept Approved
01 May 2014
Project Approved for Implementation
13 Jun 2016
Project closed