Comoros Solar Energy Access Project

The development objective of the Solar Energy Access Project for Comoros is to increase renewable energy generation capacity and improve the operational performance of the electric utility. The project comprises of four components. The first component, investment in power storage, photovoltaic (PV), and system upgrades will finance solar PV power plants with battery storage in the three islands of the Comoros as well as system upgrades, rehabilitation, and automation to facilitate integration of solar power into the grid. It consists of following sub-components: (i) solar PV plants in Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Mohéli; (ii) battery storage in Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Mohéli; (iii) system upgrades, rehabilitation, and automation; and (iv) resettlement compensation. The second component, Comoros National Electricity Corporation (SONELEC) commercial and operational recovery will support the geographical expansion and enhancement of SONELEC’s existing management information system as well as the installation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMIs) across all customer groups. It consists of following sub-components: (i) geographical expansion and enhancements of SONELEC’s management information system (MIS); and (ii) installation of advances metering infrastructure (AMI). The third component, technical assistance and project management will provide critical technical assistance (TA) and project implementation support and capacity building to the implementing agencies as well as strengthen the overall capacity of the sector for increasing the capacity of renewable energy in the Comoros. It consists of following sub-components: (i) project coordination and improved renewable energy planning capacity for Ministry of Energy, Water, and Hydrocarbons (MEEH); (ii) project implementation support to SONELEC; (iii) TA for financial management and improved financial reporting; and (iv) expansion of gender-based communication and awareness campaigns. The fourth component,...