Philippines: Access to Sustainable Energy Project

Technical Assistance|Activity Status: Closed
  • Sector
    Energy
    Climate Change
  • Country
    Philippines
    Region
    East Asia and Pacific
  • Amount
    $99,622
  • Approval Date
    March 06, 2016
    Closing Date
    June 01, 2017
  • Donors
    Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
    Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Overview

activity

The activity aims to ensure the finalization of preparation and readiness for implementation of the Access to Sustainable Energy Project (ASEP) which includes $3 million from GPOBA and $18 million from the EU. The objective of ASEP is to increase access to electricity in the Philippines in a sustainable manner.

Lessons learned from the design and implementation of the previously GPOBA-funded Bolivia SHS and the Myanmar National Electrification Project ICB documents have been successfully incorporated in the Philippines ASEP – PV Mainstreaming bidding documents. A consultative process with potential bidders was conducted to better assess the interest in the market and potential barriers. The bidding process for the selection of supply and installation contractors took place during the reporting period. The process targeted the installation of 10,000 SHS in the concession area of four Electric Cooperatives. The bidding process was closed in June 2017 and the contract award is in the finalization stage.