N/Réf. : Réf J-CS/ Rwa-2/7005-K

Project Title : Rural and peri-urban electrification and energy efficiency, and protection of the environment by the development of renewable energy (small hydro and geothermal).

PROJECT ORGANISATION FLOWCHART

Timetable

ACTIVITIES

EXPECTED RESULTS

Concept activities

Project concept drafting in collaboration with the government of Rwanda

15 days

Approval by Rwanda

 Transmission to Rwanda and to the GEF (through focal point)

Document describing the project

 Preliminary drafting of the PDF B (US $ 340 000)

GEF Approval of concept paper

Document describing the activities, results, benefits, etc. of the project (US $6M) and of the PDF (US $340 000)

Drafting of the PDF B (US $ 340 000)

Transmission of the PDF B to Rwanda and to the GEF

GEF Approval of the PDF B (3months)

PDF B activities

CAPACITY BUILDING (human, material / equipment, structural, etc.)

CAPACITY BUILDING (human, material / equipement, structural, etc.)

AN OPERATIONAL ENERGY DIVISION (MINERENA)

CREATION OF THE PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE (PSC) - project coordination, leadership, supervision, accountability, participation, monitoring, feedback, evaluation - Definition of members and role, setting up, etc.

Personnel, equipement, mission statement, strategie, policies, methods, etc.

PRIVATE SECTOR

INSTITUTIONAL SECTOR - MINERENA

Strengthened competencies in the fields of RE techniques, regulations, finance, etc.

1 - Provide assistance to aid technology transfer and the establishment of joint ventures (SHP China) through workshops and technology forums.

1 - Workshops and forums to present and set the project in motion and to call for project partners (banks, NGOs, craftsmen, local representatives, Electrogaz, private companies, etc.)

Creation of a Central PSC - project coordination, monitoring, evaluation etc.

2 - Training of technicians from other ministries by the MINERENA technicians (renewable energy techniques, technologies, etc.)

A network of technicians in each region, with the means and competencies to act locally (project information dissemination, support, feedback, coordination, etc.)

2 - Reinforcement of technical capacities of private sector technicians through work placements in companies (in China, Kenya and Europe) and technology fairs (by sector of activity and / or by theme)

Definition of PSC membership, role and procedures, etc.

3 - Establishment of a technical, regulatory and fiscal documentation

Support for the creation of companies specialising in the assembly, construction and installation of energy production plants

 Creation of a network of decentralized, local PSCs

4 - Drafting and implementation of renewable energy legislation (tax exemptions, etc.)

Legal, regulatory framework (definition of technical standards and financial conditions of RE development)

PDF Execution

5 - Drafting and implementation of energy and renewable energy regulations, standards and norms (technical, fiscal, etc.)

Catalogue and map of potential SHP sites, indication of investment and exploitation costs, indication of construction, exploitation and maintenance structures, indication of social structures (property, exploitation, finance), etc.

Catalogue and map of potential MGP sites, indication of investment and exploitation costs, indication of construction, exploitation and maintenance structures, indication of social structures (property, exploitation, finance), etc.

Energy efficiency recommendations and energy-saving activities including energy, financial, environmental and other assessments

GROUP OF OPERATIONAL PRIVATE COMPANIES - construction, maintenance, exploitation, financing etc. in the renewable energy sector

Personnel, equipment, mission statements, strategies, policies, methods, etc.

Strengthened competencies in the fields of RE techniques, regulations, finance, etc.

RE construction, exploitation, maintenance and finance companies and others, established in each region, with material means, qualified personnel, etc.

PROJECT DOCUMENT (french + english versions)

Project Execution

  Poject activities

Energy efficiency programme

4 years

Small Hydro Power programme (SHP)

Mini Geothermal Power programme (MGP)

Construction of SHP plants # 2 MW

 SHP (# 2 MW)

Construction of MGP plants # 2 MW

 MGP # 2 kW

THROUGH REPLICABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY

Continuation of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) and Mini Geothermal Power (MGP) programmes > 10 MW