United Nations Development Programme
Country: Samoa
PROJECT DOCUMENT
Project Title: Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy
“PLUS” Project
UNDAF Outcome(s): OUTCOME 1. Improved resilience of PICs, with particular focus on communities,
through integrated implementation of sustainable environment management, climate change adaptation/mitigation
and disaster risk management
UNDP Strategic Plan Primary Outcome: Environment and Sustainable Development
Expected SRPD Outcome: OUTCOME 4. Improved resilience of PICs, with particular focus on communities,
through integrated implementation of sustainable environment management, climate change adaptation/mitigation
and disaster risk management
Responsible Party: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Implementing Partner: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Brief description
The SIDS DOCK Support Program is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) and the World Bank (WB), developed in close consultation with the Alliance of Small Island States
(AOSIS). This initiative aims to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to transition to low carbon
economies through development and deployment of renewable energy (RE) resources and promotion of greater
energy efficiency (EE).
In the Pacific region, it was decided that on the part of UNDP, the project concepts that were proposed by the
Pacific Island Countries (PICs) will comprise a regional project that whose objective is to promote low carbon
development for Pacific SIDs through the deployment of renewable energy resources and promotion of
enhanced energy efficiency. This project will be implemented as part of the ongoing Secretariat of the Pacific
Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)-UNDP- Global Environment Facility (GEF) regional project
PIGGAREP (Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy Project). The selected
project concepts will collectively form part of what will be called as the PIGGAREP “Plus”. In October 2011,
a number of PICs submitted 11 project concepts for inclusion in said project.
As agreed by the PICs, the top 4 ranked project concepts will be considered first during the first phase of the
SIDS DOCK Program:
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Solomon Islands: Solar PV-Powered Rural Telecommunication Systems
Tonga: Solar PV-Powered Well Water Pumping Systems in Haapai Islands
Tuvalu: Energy Efficiency Demonstration House
North Pacific Region: Sustaining Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Measures in Micronesia
(SREEM) – comprised of PIGGAREP+ sub-components in FSM, RMI and Palau
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Programme Period:
2013-2014
Total resources required
Atlas Award ID:
Project ID:
00044633
00087102
Total allocated resources:
PIMS #
3462
Start date:
End Date
Management Arrangements
PAC Meeting Date
o GEF TFUS$
o Other: US$
1 July 2013
31 December 2014
In-kind contributions
NEX
23rd April 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BACKGROUND
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ACTIVITIES
Component 1: Renewable Energy Technology Applications
Sub-Component 1.1: Solar PV Powered Rural Telecommunication Systems (SPVRTS)
Sub-Component 1.2: Solar PV Powered Well Water Pumping Systems in Haa’pai Islands (SPWPS)
Sub-Component 1.3: Solar PV Powered Well Water Pumping System and Storage in Kayangel State
(PLW SREEM)
Component 2: Energy Efficiency Technology Applications
Sub-Component 2.1: Demonstration EE House (Tuvalu DEEF)
Sub-Component 2.2: Sustaining Energy Efficiency Measures in Micronesia
Sub-Component 2.3: Energy Efficiency Financing Schemes
BUDGET AND WORK PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS
MONITORING & EVALUATION
ANNEXES
Annex 1: Project Planning Matrix (PPM)
Annex 2: Total Budget & Work Plan
Annex 3: Implementation Requirements
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACP
ADMIRE
AOSIS
APR
APRC
CPC
CROP
DBT
DEEF
DRD
EE
EELS
EERF
EITT
EU
FSM
FSMDB
GEF
GHG
GWh
HELP
IUCN-ORO
JPO
KUA
kWh
Lit
MCO
M&E
MEC
MEC-PRP
MIDB
MLECCNR
MOE
MPR
MRD
MRV
NIM
North REP
PACRICS
PEO
PGSP
PICs
PIGGAREP
PIR
PLW
African, Caribbean and Pacific
Action for the Development of Marshall Islands Renewable Energies [RMI]
Alliance of Small Island States
Annual Project Report
Asia-Pacific Regional Centre [UNDP]
Chuuk Public Utility Corporation [FSM]
Council of Regional Organizations in the Pacific
Development Bank of Tuvalu [TUV]
Demonstration Energy Efficiency House (Fale)
Department of Resources & Development [FSM]
Energy Efficiency
EE Loan Scheme [RMI]
Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund [TUV]
Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology [UNDP]
European Union
Federated States of Micronesia
FSM Development Bank [FSM]
Global Environment Facility
Greenhouse Gas
Gigawatt-hour
Home Energy Loan Program [FSM]
International Union for Conservation of Nature – Oceania Regional Office
Joint Presence Office [UNDP]
Kosrae Utility Authority [FSM]
Kilowatt-hour
Liter
Multi-Country Office
Monitoring and Evaluation
Marshalls Energy Company [RMI]
Marshalls Energy Company - Petroleum Reform Program [RMI]
Marshall Islands Development Bank [RMI]
Ministry of Lands, Environment Climate Change & Natural Resources [TON]
Ministry of Energy [SOI]
Multi-Partite Review
Ministry of Resources and Development [RMI]
Monitoring, Verification and Reporting
National Implementation
North Pacific ACP Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Project
Pacific Community Rural Internet Connectivity System [SOI]
Palau Energy Office [PLW]
Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme [SOI]
Pacific Island Countries
Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy Project
Project Implementation Review
Palau
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PMO
PPM
PPR
PSWC
PUC
PV
RE
RET
RMI
SEDREA
SFC
SIDS
SOI
SOLGRIP
SPREP
SPVRTS
SPWPS
SREEM
TEC
TON
TUV
UNDP
UNDP-POPP
USD
WB
YSPSC
Project Management Office
Project Planning Matrix (Log Frame)
Principal Project Representative [UNDP-Samoa MCO]
Palau Sewerage & Water Corporation [PLW]
Pohnpei Utility Corporation [FSM]
Photovoltaic
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Technology
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Sustainable Economic Development through Renewable Energy Applications [PLW]
Specific Fuel Consumption
Small Island Developing States
Solomon Islands
Solomons Government Rural Internet Project [SOI]
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
Solar PV-Powered Rural Telecommunication Systems [SOI]
Solar PV-Powered Well Water Pumping Systems in Haapai Islands [TON]
Sustaining Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Measures in Micronesia
Tuvalu Electricity Corporation [TUV]
Tonga
Tuvalu
United Nations Development Programme
UNDP Program and Operation Policy and Procedures
United States Dollar
World Bank
Yap State Public Service Corporation [FSM]
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PROJECT DOCUMENT
BACKGROUND
The SIDS DOCK Support Program is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) and the World Bank (WB), developed in close consultation with the Alliance of Small Island
States (AOSIS). This initiative aims to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to transition to low
carbon economies through development and deployment of renewable energy (RE) resources and
promotion of greater energy efficiency (EE)1. In early 2011, an initial pipeline of project concepts was
facilitated by the WB and UNDP and from this selected projects have been identified for implementation
using the funds available from the program. The projects concepts, which were proposed by the various
SIDS in the Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific regions ranged from regional regulatory frameworks,
inter-island grid connectivity, to geothermal and to community based Solar PV and waste-to-energy
options.
In the Pacific region, it was decided that on the part of UNDP, the project concepts that were proposed by
the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) will comprise a regional project that whose objective is to promote
low carbon development for Pacific SIDs through the deployment of renewable energy resources and
promotion of enhanced energy efficiency. This project will be implemented as part of the ongoing
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)-UNDP- Global Environment
Facility (GEF) regional project PIGGAREP (Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through
Renewable Energy Project)2. The selected project concepts will collectively form part of what will be
called as the PIGGAREP “Plus”3. In October 2011, a number of PICs submitted 11 project concepts for
inclusion in said project. A technical evaluation was conducted which ranked the project concepts based
on a set of criteria that was set by the SIDS DOCK Program, which are as follows:
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SIDS DOCK Eligibility – An AOSIS member country with commitment to low-carbon growth
should be a signatory to SIDS DOCK4.
Results Delivery - Proven ability to deliver clear headline results within the program implementation
period (2012-2013) using existing human resources so as to attract further funding to the project
and/or program.
Innovation and Proposal Quality– Proposed project should be different from typical energy
development, production and use (renewable energy, energy efficiency, or global SIDS DOCK
platform building) and clearly presented.
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This is based on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Cancun in December 2010 by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and the
Government of Denmark, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank. As part of the MOU, Denmark has
contributed $14.5 Million and following the signing of an MOU in Durban, Japan will provide a further $15 Million, subject to parliamentary
approval. UNDP and the World Bank (ESMAP) are providing, inter-alia, administrative, technical, fiduciary and program support.
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PIGGAREP is an ongoing regional UNDP-GEF project with a specific objective of promoting the productive uses of renewable energy (PURE)
to reduce GHG emission by removing the major barriers to the widespread and cost-effective use of commercially viable renewable energy
technologies (RETs).
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PIGGAREP+ is an expansion of the current PIGGAREP and should be comprised of feasible projects on the productive uses renewable energy
(PURE) and social uses of renewable energy (SURE) that will also contribute to the achievement of the PIGGAREP objective. Nevertheless, in
the context of the “plus” aspect – additional activities that will showcase feasible EE technology applications and/or EE design and operation of
RET applications are included in PIGGAREP+. The “plus” aspect also is manifested by the inclusion of the three non-PIGGAREP countries,
which are the 3 Micronesian countries (Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau).
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First priority to SIDS DOCK signatories; second priority to regional projects and programs that include SIDS DOCK members; and, third
priority to capacity development activities in non-SIDS DOCK members that will facilitate their joining of the SIDS DOCK initiative.
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Country Driven - Is demand-driven and fully integrated with national planning and development
priorities and endorsed by SIDS government counterpart of UNDP or WB.
Potential for Up-scaling & Replication - Demonstrated potential for sustainability and /or up-scaling.
In the case of the proposed PIGGAREP “Plus” project concepts, an additional criteria - Project Budget
Rationale – was applied.
As agreed by the PICs, the top 4 ranked project concepts will be considered first during the first phase of
the SIDS DOCK Program5.
Two missions were conducted by the UNDP in the South Pacific (29 May – 16 June) and the North
Pacific (10 – 20 July) to evaluate and verify the 3 national and 1 regional project concepts that were
selected for inclusion in the PIGGAREP+ Project that will be funded under the First Phase of the SIDS
DOCK Program. The missions involved the conduct of additional appraisalsto validate the feasibility of
the proposed project concepts focusing on technical, financial, environmental, and institutional aspects
and the preparation of the project profiles. During the missions, consultations were carried with the
project proponents and key stakeholders to gather information that will be used in the appraisals, and in
the design of the project activities. Moreover, field visits were done to the proposed project sites for more
detailed data gathering and discussions with target beneficiaries. The 4 projects and the PICs that
proposed them are the following:
Solomon Islands:
Tonga:
Tuvalu:
North Pacific Region:
Solar PV-Powered Rural Telecommunication Systems
Solar PV-Powered Well Water Pumping Systems in Haapai Islands
Energy Efficiency Demonstration House
Sustaining Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Measures in Micronesia
(SREEM) – comprised of PIGGAREP+ sub-components in FSM, RMI and Palau
The agreed final project profiles of the 4 projects that were designed by UNDP (based on the mission
results and findings) are in Annexes 4 to 9.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The specific objective of the SIDS DOCK PIGGAREP+ Project is low carbon development for Pacific
SIDS through the deployment of renewable energy (RE) resources and promotion of energy efficiency
(EE). To realize this objective, the PIGGAREP+ Project is designed to comprise of two components: (1)
Renewable Energy Technology Applications; and, (2) Energy Efficiency Technology Applications.
The first component is comprised of 3 sub-componentson demonstrating cost-effective application of
renewable energy technologies that will be carried out in the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Palau. These 3
renewable energy sub-components are:
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The technical evaluation resulted in the following ranking of the proposed project concepts: (1) Tonga: Solar Water Pumping Phase 1 Project;
(2) FSM-RMI-TTP: Sustaining Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Measures in Micronesia; (3) SOI: Renewable PV Energy to support
Rural Telecommunications project in the SOI; (4) TUV: Energy Efficiency Show Home; (5) Cook Islands: Palmerston Island Solar System; (6)
CKI-RMI-TON-TTP: Bicycles for Capitals (B4C); (7) RMI: TUV Building Integrated REE; (8) Vanuatu: Talise 75 kW Hydro – Transmission &
Distribution Works; and, (9) Samoa: Samoa GHG Abatement through RE (Biogas Technology – Waste to Energy) Development Project
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1. Installation and operation of solar PV systems for powering rural telecommunication systems health
centers/hospitals in 10 selected rural sites in the Solomon Islands. See Annex 4 for details.
2. Installation and operation of solar PV powered water pumping systems in 10 villages in the Haapai
group of islands in Tonga. See Annex 5 for details.
3. Installation and operation of solar PV powered water pumping and storage system in Kayangel State
in Palau. See Annex 6 for details.
These 3 RE sub-componentswill demonstrate and promote the widespread application of solar PV power
generation technology for the provision of social services (telecommunications and water supply), and
ultimately for productive activities that will make use of such services (e.g., outer island cottage industries
that require water). In this regard, these renewable energy sub-components contribute to the achievement
of the PIGGAREP objective.
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The RE sub-component in the Solomon Islands is designed to contribute to the reduction of the
growth rate of GHG emissions from fossil fuel use in the country through the removal of the barriers
to the widespread and cost effective use of feasible RETs, which in this case is solar PV powered
telecommunication systems. The specific objective of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component is to supply
sustainable RE-based power for telecommunications in the rural areas of Solomon Islands. This subcomponent will mainly involve the provision of RE-based power supply (which in this case is solar
PV) to telecommunication (VSAT) systems for health centers/hospitals in selected rural sites of the
country. This sub-component will be carried out in partnership with the SPC - SOLGRIP/PACRICS6
and UNDP – PGSP7 since the project sites are those covered under these 2 ongoing projects. It is
expected that the outcome of this RE sub-componentis reduced energy costs of, and reliance on, fossil
fuels in the operation of telecommunication systems in rural areas in the Solomon Islands.
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Like in the Solomon Islands, the RE sub-componentin Tonga is aimed at reducing the growth rate of
GHG emissions from fossil fuel use in the country through the removal of the barriers to the
widespread and cost effective use of feasible RETs, and in particular solar PV water pumping
systems. This sub-component will facilitate the use supply of sustainable solar PV power for social
uses (and also some productive uses) particularly water supply in the rural areas of the Haa’pai
islands group in Tonga. The project will replace the existing diesel and grid electricity-powered
pumps of the well water systems in the remote islands/rural communities in Haa’pai with more cost
effective, environment-friendly solar PV power units.The expected outcome of this RE subcomponent is sustainable, environment friendly and energy cost saving operation of well water
pumping systems in rural areas in Tonga.
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The third RE sub-component, which is similar to the second one in Tonga, will be carried out in
Palau. It is also aimed at contributing to the slowing down of the growth rate of GHG emissions from
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The Solomons Government Rural Internet Project (SOLGRIP) involves the provision of broadband communications and information and
communication technology (ICT) capacity building to 21 provincial government centers in the Solomon Islands, to strengthen government
systems and improve government services. The Phase 1 of this project started in 2011 with technical assistance provided by the Secretariat of the
Pacific Community (SPC). Under this Solomon Islands Government project, 17 rural hospitals and health centers are provided satellite broadband
internet services. This constitutes the roll out of the Pacific Community Rural Internet Connectivity System (PACRICS) in the country, which
will provide internet access to provincial hospitals and rural health centers in selected sites in the country.
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SOLGRIP/PACRICS is also supplemented by the Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP) of the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP). Under the PGSP, 5 of the 17 rural centers were provided satellite broadband Internet access. These are the
first sites where the telecommunication system devices were installed.
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fossil fuel use in the country through the removal of the barriers to the widespread and cost effective
use of solar PV water pumping systems. This sub-component will facilitate the use of sustainable
renewable energy (RE)-based power for social uses (and also some productive uses) particularly
water supply in the Kayangel state of Palau. It will involve the replacement of the electric motor
driven pumps of the Kayangel well water system with more cost effective, environment-friendly solar
PV power units.The expectedoutcome of this RE sub-component is reduced energy costs of, and
reliance on, fossil fuels in the operation of telecommunication systems in rural areas in Palau.
The second component of the PIGGAREP+ project is comprised of 3 sub-componentsshowcasing the
application of energy efficiency technologies, techniques and strategies that will be carried out in Tuvalu,
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). These 3 energy
efficiency sub-components are on the:
1. Design, installation and operation of a demonstration energy efficient house (Demo Fale) in Tuvalu
2. Conduct of power plant testing and identification of energy efficiency improvements in power
generation units, implementation of feasible energy efficiency improvements and load dispatch
optimization in the national power utility in RMI, and in the 4 state power utilities in FSM
3. Design, preparation, promotion and establishment of an energy financing scheme for supporting
energy efficiency projects in the residential/commercial sector in FSM, RMI and Tuvalu
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The EE sub-component in Tuvalu is on the application in residential houses of sustainable RE-based
power generation technologies that will be supplemented with the: (a) application of energy efficient
technologies, in the form of energy efficient household appliance; and, (b) energy efficient design and
operation of the RET systems that will be installed in the demonstration house (Demo Fale). This
major sub-component will be in two complementary parts: (1) Design, construction and operation of
the Demo Fale8; and, (2) Design, establishment and launch of an Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund
(EERF)9. The Demo Fale will show the citizens of Tuvalu how an energy efficient house looks like,
its features and components, and how it operates, and in so doing encourage them to build EE houses
and/or retrofit their existing houses to become more energy efficient. The expected outcome from this
is an increased application of EE technologies and energy savings in the residential sector of Tuvalu.
The second part of the EE sub-component in Tuvalu, which is the design, promotion and
establishment of an EE financing scheme, which is the EERF. The EERF will provide financial
assistance to the Tuvaluan households in applying what they see and learn about energy efficient
houses from the Demo Fale. The expected outcome from this is the established and operationalEERF.
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The EE sub-componentin RMI targets both the supply and demand sides of electricity. It will be in
two parts: (a) Supplementary activities for the MEC-PRP10; and, (b) Design, establishment and launch
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The initial design of the Demo Fale provided by the Tuvalu Electricity Corporation (TEC) will be enhanced to incorporate other demo features
that were suggested by an UNDP mission in June 2012 including incorporating more features that will turn the proposed Demo Fale to a sort of a
“green home” showcasing the application of some environmentally sensitive concepts and products particularly in its design, construction, and
operation.
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The EERF is based on the Green Loan Scheme for Home Energy Efficiency Project concept that TEC (on behalf of the Government of Tuvalu)
have prepared and submitted to IUCN. The fund will be managed and operated by the Development Bank of Tuvalu (DBT). The SIDS DOCK
project will assist in the design of the financing scheme and mechanics (including loan eligibility criteria, loan terms, etc.), various training and
launch of the planned EERF.
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The Ministry of Resources and Development (MRD) in RMI had embarked on a program to make the petroleum and power generation
operations of the country’s national energy company - Marshalls Energy Company (MEC) energy efficient, environmentally safe and their
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of an energy efficiency revolving fund. The first part will involve the implementation of power plant
performance evaluation and load management optimization at the Majuro Power Plant. The expected
outcome from this is improved energy utilization performance in power generation and reduced
power generation cost in the MEC.This major EE improvement sub-componentwill be carried out in
two (2) phases:
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Phase 1: Power Plant Testing and Identification of Energy Efficiency Improvements in Power
Generation; and Development of Load Management Optimization Model – This will involve
theconduct of power plant testing in each power generation unit to establish to determine the
energy use performance, identify and quantify energy losses and wastages, wasteful operating
practices, and potential energy savings. The findings of the tests will be used in identifying and
designing improvement projects that will bring about energy savings, and reduce power
generation cost.
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Phase 2: Implementation of Feasible Energy Efficiency Improvements and Load Dispatch
Optimization–This will entail theimplementation of identified feasible energy efficient
improvement projects, as well as the development of computerized system for ensuring optimum
load dispatch of power generation units that will result to an optimum generation cost.
The second part of the EE sub-component in RMI is the design of the EE Loan Scheme (EELS)11,
which will be a new loan scheme for financing the renovation/repair of existing houses to make them
energy efficient or incorporate EE features in them, and for the construction of new and energy
efficient houses. The expected outcome from this is the established and operationalEELS.
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The EE sub-component in FSM is similarto that in RMI. It will be also in two parts: (1) Improvement
of Power Plant Performance; and, (2) Design, establishment and launch of an energy efficiency
revolving fund. The first part will involve the implementation of power plant performance evaluation
and load dispatch optimization in the 4 state power utilities in FSM. The expected outcome from this
is improved energy utilization performance in power generation and reduced power generation cost in
the 4 state power utilities in FSM. This will be carried out in two (2) phases:
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Phase 1: Power Plant Testing and Identification of Energy Efficiency Improvements in Power
Generation; and Development of Load Optimization Model - This will involve only the
operational power generation units in the 4 state power utilities.
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Phase 2: Implementation of Feasible Energy Efficiency Improvements and Load Dispatch
Optimization – This will be applied in the 4 state power utilities.
operation more economically viable. This is the MRD’s Petroleum Reform Program in the MEC (MEC-PRP), which is in line with the MEC
strategic action plan 2012-2017. This program involves the conduct of a survey and study to develop diesel fuel and waste oil-diesel oil blend
specifications; installation of the fuel test laboratory for the diesel fuels that will imported, utilized and traded by MEC; and capacity development
for MEC staff in the various laboratory test procedures. With the planned activities, it is expected that the fuel utilization efficiency in the MEC
power generation units will improve thereby realizing energy savings and GHG emission reductions.
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This will be an expanded version of the existing loan scheme of the Marshall Islands Development Bank (MIDB) for supporting housing
programs for raising the standard of living of people in RMI. It will be managed and operated by the MIDB.
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The second part of the EE sub-component in FSM is the design of the Home Energy Loan Program
(HELP)12, which be a new loan scheme for financing the renovation/repair of existing houses to make
them energy efficient or incorporate EE features in them, and for the construction of new and energy
efficient houses.The expected outcome from this is the established and operationalHELP.
Annex 1 shows the Project Planning Matrix (PPM) or logical framework (log fame) of the SIDS DOCK
PIGGAREP+ Project. It shows the success indicators, means of verification and relevant critical
assumptions for each of the expected outcomes of the project, and that of the project objective. The
monitoring and evaluation plan that will be devised for the project will by and large be based on this
project log frame.
ACTIVITIES
The various sub-components of the PIGGAREP+ project is comprised of activities that are aimed at
delivering the necessary outputs that will contribute to the realization of the expected outcomes described
earlier and summarized in the PPM in Annex 1. The following are the key activities to deliver the
expected outputs:
A. Component 1: Renewable Energy Technology Applications
1. Sub-Component 1.1: Solar PV Powered Rural Telecommunication Systems (SPVRTS)
The expected outcome of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component is reduced energy costs of, and
reliance on, fossil fuels in the operation of telecommunication systems in rural areas in the
Solomon Islands. To realize this outcome, the target outputs listed below have to be delivered.
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Completed solar PV-power system installation design/plan for powering telecommunication
systems in selected rural sites;
Competitive procurement undertaken and supplied, installed, commissioned and fully
operational solar PV-powered telecommunications systems in selected rural sites;
Developed and implemented monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for each installed
solar PV power system;
Documentation on the monitored and evaluated operational performance of each installed
solar PV power system including impacts (e.g., energy and energy cost savings, GHG
emission reductions, system reliability); and,
Approved sustainability plan for the promotion and widespread application of solar PVpowered rural telecommunication systems
There are 5 sets of activities that will be carried out to deliver the abovementioned outputs. These
are the following:
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Preparation of installation design/plan for the solar PV power systems
Purchase of equipment and other necessary components/materials
Installation and operation of solar PV-powered telecommunications systems
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This will be an expanded version of the existing loan scheme of the FSMDevelopment Bank (FSMDB) for supporting for energy efficient home
construction and renovation and purchase of energy efficient household appliances. It will be managed and operated by the FSMDB.
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Monitoring and evaluation
Preparation of a sustainable follow-up plan for the promotion and widespread application of
solar PV-powered rural telecommunication systems
Please refer to Annex 4 for the description of the activities to be implemented to deliver these
outputs of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component in the Solomon Islands.
2. Sub-Component 1.2: Solar PV Powered Well Water Pumping Systemsin Haa’pai Islands
(SPWPS)
The specific objective of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component is the widespread application of solarPV powered well water pumping systems in the Haa’pai island group in Tonga. The expected
outcomes from this sub-component is sustainable, environment friendly and energy cost saving
operation of well water pumping systems in rural areas in Tonga. To realize this outcome, the
following outputs are required:
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Completed evaluation report on the water piping system flow and pressure drop, total
dynamic head, and water pumping energy requirements for each of the selected wells;
Completed solar water pump and solar PV power system sizing and installation designs/plans
for selected wells;
Installed and operational solar water pump (including the solar PV power system) in selected
wells;
Developed and implemented appropriate management arrangements including monitoring,
evaluation and reporting system for each installed solar water pumps (inclusive of solar PV
power system) in each selected well;
Documentation on the monitored and evaluated operational performance of each installed
solar water pumping system (inclusive of solar PV power system) including impacts (e.g.,
water flow, specific energy consumption and energy cost savings, GHG emission reductions,
system reliability, economic impacts, etc.); and,
Documentation on the sustainable follow-up plan for the promotion and widespread
application of solar PV-powered well water pumping systems
To deliver the specific outputs of the project, 5 sets of major activities will be carried out:
o
o
o
o
o
Technical evaluation and engineering design of the solar powered water pumping systems
Selection and purchase of required hardware and components to be installed in the selected
wells
Installation, testing, commissioning and operation of the solar power water pumping system
Monitoring and evaluation of the operational performance of each installed solar powered
water pumping system that will be implemented by Water Management Committees
Preparation of a sustainable follow-up plan for the promotion and widespread application of
solar PV-powered water pumping systems
Please refer Annex 5 for the description of the activities to be implemented to deliver these
outputs of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component in Tonga.
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3. Sub-Component 1.3: Solar PV Powered Well Water PumpingSystem and Storage inKayangel
State (PLW SREEM)
As in sub-component 1.2, the specific objective of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component is the
widespread application of solar-PV powered well water pumping systems, but this one is in the
Kayangel State in Palau. The expected outcomes from this sub-component are sustainable,
environment friendly and energy cost saving operation of well water supply and storage systems
in the outer island states of Palau. To realize this outcome, the following outputs are required:
o
o
o
o
o
o
Completed evaluation report on the existing Kayangel State water piping system flow and
pressure drop, total dynamic head, and water pumping energy requirement
Completed solar water pump and solar PV power system sizing and installation
designs/plans, including that for an overhead water storage tank, and a replacement
chlorinator unit.
Installed and operational solar water pumping (including the solar PV power system) and
water chlorinator unit and storage tank
Developed and implemented appropriate management arrangements including monitoring,
evaluation and reporting system for the installed solar water pump (inclusive of solar PV
power system).
Documentation on the monitored and evaluated operational performance of the installed solar
water pumping system (inclusive of solar PV power system) including impacts (e.g., water
flow, specific energy consumption and energy cost savings, GHG emission reductions,
system reliability, economic impacts, etc.)
Documentation on the sustainable follow-up plan for the promotion and widespread
application of solar PV-powered well water pumping systems
To deliver the specific outputs of the project, 5 sets of major activities will be carried out:
o
o
o
o
o
Technical evaluation and engineering design of the solar powered water pumping systems,
including the water storage tank
Selection and purchase of required hardware and components to be installed
Installation, testing, commissioning and operation of the solar power water pumping system
Monitoring and evaluation of the operational performance of the solar powered water
pumping system
Preparation of a sustainable follow-up plan for the promotion and widespread application of
solar PV-powered water pumping systems
Please refer Annex 6 for the description of the activities to be implemented to deliver these
outputs of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component in Palau.
B. Component 2: Energy Efficiency Technology Applications
Sub-Component 2.1: Demonstration EE House (Tuvalu DEEF)
The expected outcome from the outputs of the activities that will be carried out under this subcomponent is the increased application of EE technologies and energy savings in the residential sector
of Tuvalu. The expected outputs are the following:
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


Completed detailed design and construction plans of the Demonstration EE House (“Demo Fale”)
Constructed, equipped and operational Demo Fale at the TEC compound
Developed and implemented monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for Demo Fale
operation and for monitoring the replication projects in the residential sector
Documentation on the monitored and evaluated operational performance of the Demo Fale and
the replication projects in Tuvaluan houses (e.g., energy and energy cost savings)
To deliver the specific outputs of the project, 4 sets of major activities will be carried out:




Preparation and approval of the detailed design of the Demo Fale and the construction plans.
Purchase of equipment and other necessary components/materials required for the installation and
operation of the Demo Fale
Construction, commissioning and operation of the Demo Fale
Monitoring and evaluation of the Demo Fale performance
Please refer Annex 7 for the description of the activities to be implemented to deliver these outputs of
this PIGGAREP+ sub-component in Tuvalu.
Sub-Component 2.2:Sustaining Energy Efficiency Measures in Micronesia
Power Plant Performance Improvement (RMI SREEM and FSM SREEM)
This sub-component is comprised of activities that will be deliver outputs that will contribute to the
realization of the expected outcome from this sub-component which is the improved energy
utilization performance in power generation and reduced power generation cost in the national power
utility in RMI, and the 4 state power utilities in FSM13. The expected outputs are the following:







Documented power plant testing results and analyses (MEC, CPUC, KUA, PUC and YSPSC)
Established actual energy utilization performance (heat rate or SFC) of each operational
generating units
Identified energy efficiency improvement opportunities in the operational power generation units;
and recommended energy efficiency improvements in power plant operations
Designed and engineered feasible EE improvement measures for the operational power
generation units recommended for implementation; including the approved implementation plan
and schedule for the EE improvement measures.
Completed implementation of selected no cost/low cost energy efficiency improvements in the
operational power generation units
Documented results, impact analyses and recommendations of the EE improvement measures
Developed and applied load dispatch optimization system for optimum loading of operational
power generation units, including documentation of the results and impact analyses of the load
distribution and dispatch optimization system.
13
These are the Marshalls Energy Company (MEC) in RMI; and the 4 state power utilities in FSM, which are Chuuk Public Utility Corporation
(CPUC), Kosrae Utility Authority (KUA), Pohnpei Utility Corporation (PUC), and Yap State Public Service Corporation (YSPSC)
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
Developed monitoring, verification and reporting (MRV) plans for the tracking and
documentation of the results and impacts of the EE improvement and load optimization activities
To achieve the abovementioned deliverables the following set of activities focusing on the
performance of power plant testing, identification, design and implementation of EE improvement
measures, and the design and implementation of a load dispatch optimization systemwill be carried
out in the MEC power plants in RMI, and in the 4 state power plants in FSM.









Preparation for the power plant testing
Conduct of power plant testing to establish the actual energy utilization performance of the
generating units
Analysis and interpretation of the performance testing of each power generation unit of each
generating unit
Identification of EE improvements in the power plant operations and in each power generation
unit (no cost or housekeeping measures; low to medium cost measures; capital intensive)
Design of feasible EE improvement measures, including the preparation (for approval) of the
implementation plan for these recommended measures.
Implementation of selected no cost or housekeeping measures and low cost measures
Development of a computerized load distribution and dispatch optimization system
Implementation of the load distribution and dispatch optimization system
Monitoring and evaluation of the EE improvement measures and load optimization activities
The above project activities are anticipated to contribute to the improvement of the energy utilization
efficiency power generation in the national power utility in RMI and in the 4 state power utilities in
FSM. It is expected that the EE improvement measures and load distribution and dispatch
optimization will deliver tangible results (i.e., energy savings and the corresponding GHG emission
reductions) within a year of implementation. To ensure that tangible benefits will be sustained, the
execution of the approved implementation plan and schedule for the EE improvement measures in the
MEC power plants in RMI, and in the state power utilities in FSM should be ensured.
Please refer Annexes8 and 9 for the description of the activities to be implemented to deliver these
outputs of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component in RMI and FSM, respectively.
Sub-Component 2.3: Energy Efficiency Financing Schemes
Energy Efficiency Financing Schemes (Tuvalu DEEF, RMI SREEM and FSM SREEM)
Operational, effective, and widely accepted energy efficiency lending schemes in Tuvalu, RMI and
FSM is the expected outcome from the outputs that will be delivered under this sub-component. The
expected outputs are the following:
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

Completed and approved design of energy efficiency financing schemes in Tuvalu, RMI and
FSM including the proposed financing mechanisms and terms, and fund management
arrangements14.
Established and launched energy efficiency financing schemes
Formulated and recommended sustainable follow-up plan for up-scaling and enhancement of the
current financing schemes for housing of the development banks in Tuvalu, RMI and FSM shall
be prepared based on the experience and lessons learnt from this project.
To achieve the abovementioned deliverables the following set of activities, which mainly focus on the
design, development and establishment of the appropriate energy efficiency financing schemes in the
3 countries will be carried out under this sub-component:





Review of existing financing schemes in the country, as well as the latest international literature
and experience on financial mechanisms for EE housing projects (new and retrofit) as well as EE
appliance/equipment loan programs.
Design of the appropriate scheme based on the review of financing schemes and the financing
requirements and conditions of the development bank in each country, including the definition of
the loan terms, loan repayment, borrower eligibility criteria, and fund management arrangements.
Conduct of technical assistance support activities in the preparations for the setting-up, and in the
actual establishment, of the financing scheme.
Conduct of promotional campaigns focusing mainly on educating the people not only about the
benefits of utilizing EE appliances or incorporating EE features in their houses but also to be
more responsible for the loans that they will avail of under the financing scheme.
Formulation and approval of a sustainable follow-up plan for up-scaling and enhancement of the
energy efficiency financing schemes based on the experience and lessons learnt from this project.
Such plan will be formulated and recommended for funding and implementation.
The planned energy efficiency financing schemes in Tuvalu, RMI and FSM are expected to contribute
to reducing the electricity demand in the residential sector in these 3 countries. The sustainable
follow-up plan that will be formulated and approved towards the end of the project will help realize
this. The follow-up plan shall include definitive targets for the intended deliverables and outcomes;
specific activities that are well-defined; and proposed project budget and financing.
Please refer Annexes7, 8 and 9for the description and indicative schedule of activities to be
implemented to deliver these outputs of this PIGGAREP+ sub-component in Tuvalu, RMI and FSM,
respectively.
The PIGGAREP+ Project is expected to commence in June 2013. While the actual implementation of the
design, installation and operation of the renewable energy and energy efficiency systems that will be
installed in the 6 participating countries are expected to be completed within a year, the monitoring and
evaluation of the results will be carried out till the 4thquarter of 2014 (maybe till year end 2014) to come
14
Currently PIGGAREP is funding an IUCN managed consultancy in the Pacific that includes an assessment of the development
banks in Tuvalu, RMI and FSM to administer such an energy loan program including a market survey on the appropriateness of
the chosen energy efficiency technologies. SIDS DOCK/PIGGAREP+ will build on this initial preparatory work and follow-up
support is planned for the detailed design of the EE funding scheme and implementation mechanism, training, promotion and
launch of the pilot energy loan program.
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up with representative sets of results that will be used to evaluate and demonstrate the impacts of the
project outputs. In that regard, the actual project duration will practically be 1.5 years. Table 1 shows the
schedule of project activities.
Table 1: Schedule of Activities
ACTIVITIES
JUNE
2013
3Q
2014
4Q
1Q
2Q
3Q
4Q
Project Inception
System Design, Engineering, and Planning
Equipment Purchase
System Installation/Construction
System Operation
Monitoring and Data Gathering
Scheduled Maintenance Service
Energy Efficiency Financing Schemes Design
EE Financing Scheme Mobilization & Launching
Sustainable Follow-up Plan Preparation
Results & Impact Evaluation and Documentation
Project Reviews
Project Closure
Implementation Requirements
Adequate attention to details and due diligence were rendered during the data gathering works that were
done to come up with the necessary information to be used in the design of the various components of this
SIDS DOCK PIGGAREP+ Project. Nonetheless, there were still some gaps in the data and information
that were obtained, and certain pertinent pre-requirements to initiate some of the proposed activities were
not confirmed during the data gathering and project scoping missions that were conducted in the 6 PICs
that are covered by the project. In that regard, there are a number of critical items/requirements that need
to be facilitated and achieved by the project proponents/stakeholders to ensure a successful and effective
implementation of the project activities. Annex 3 presents the identified critical items that make the
smooth, successful and effective implementation of the PIGGAREP+ activities contingent to the
achievement of these requirements.
BUDGET AND WORK PLAN
Annex 2 presents the total budget and work plan for the PIGGAREP+ Project. Bulk of the project budget
disbursements are expected to take place during the first 3 quarters of the project. These are mainly for
the purchase of the pertinent equipment that will be installed (e.g., solar PV power systems in Solomon
Islands, and solar water pumps in Tonga and Palau); for the engagement of consultants to carry out the
review, design and engineering, equipment sizing and specification of the planned RE and EE systems to
be installed; for the technical services of engineering/consulting firms in carrying out power plant testing
of the power generation units in RMI and FSM; for the installation of RE systems (e.g., solar PV power
systems in Solomon Islands, solar water pumping systems in Tonga and Palau and water storage system
in Palau); and for the construction of the Demo Fale in Tuvalu. There are also expenses for the capacity
development activities, and for the scheduled maintenance services of installed systems. Subsequent
consultancy expenses are for the monitoring and evaluation the project results; preparation of the
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sustainable follow-up plans; and the mid-term and final evaluation of the performance of the
PIGGAREP+ project.
IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS
The PIGGAREP+ Project is comprised of activities that will contribute to the achievement of the
objective of the UNDP-GEF funded PIGGAREP, which is on the productive and social uses of renewable
energy. The RE Technology Application activities definitely contribute to Component 1.C (RE
Demonstrations Projects) of the PIGGAREP. In the context of the “plus” aspect, the project also includes
additional activities that will showcase feasible EE technology applications and/or EE design and
operation of RE technology applications. The “plus” aspect is also manifested by the inclusion of the
three non-PIGGAREP countries in Micronesia (FSM, RMI and Palau). These EE “plus” projects also
contribute to Activities 1.C.6 and 1.C.7 of the PIGGAREP. The former is on the design and
implementation of RET application demos that include appropriate energy efficiency measures in both the
supply and consumption of RE-based energy sources. The latter is on the monitoring and evaluation of
new and existing RE Demonstration Projects, evaluating the maintenance, management, administrative
organization, operating and economic performances, energy efficiency opportunities, energy savings and
GHG emissions reduction.
Since the PIGGAREP+ activities will be integrated into, and eventually be part and parcel of, the ongoing
PIGGAREP, in effect their implementation will be carried out according to the management
arrangements, procedures, practices, etc. of the ongoing PIGGAREP15. In this regard, the PIGGAREP+
countries (FSM, Palau, RMI, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu) agreed to implement the PIGGAREP+
projects through SPREP16.
SPREP as the Implementing Partner for PIGGAREP will also be accountable to the UNDP Principal
Project Representative (PPR), i.e., UNDP Multi-country Office (MCO) Samoa, for the achievement of the
PIGGAREP+ project objectives and for all reporting, including thesubmission of work plans, progress
reports, audit and financial reports including for this intervention.
National, regional or international experts are expected to be involved in the implementation of the
planned activities. The PIGGAREP Project Management Office (PMO)at SPREP shall effectively
coordinatewith the PIGGAREP Country Teamsin the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu the planning
and implementation of all activities, including engaging of experts that will work on the project and in the
procurement of necessary goods and services. In this regard, as part of his/her responsibilities, the
PIGGAREP National Coordinator will facilitate implementation of the planned inclusive on-the-ground
activities, purchase, design/engineering, installation, testing and commissioning of the following
installations utilizing national and/or foreign experts and involving local communities:
15The
Project Document and other information on PIGGAREP is available in this URL: http://www.sprep.org/Pacific-IslandsGreenhouse-Gas-Abatement-through-Renewable-Energy-Project/about-piggarep
16 This was unanimously agreed in a meeting organized and facilitated by SPC at the SPC Office in Suva, Fiji on 30-31 January.
Other PIGGAREP countries (Cook Islands, Kiribati, Samoa and Vanuatu) represented in the meeting also endorsed the decision.
To facilitate this, SPREP will create two new positions for the management of PIGGAREP+ activities, one based at SPREP Head
Quarters and one based in the North Pacific (probably with the SPC Office). TORs for the new posts will be developed and
circulated. As agreed in the meeting, the costs for these new posts will not be deducted from the PIGGAREP+ country
allocations.
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


Solar PV power units for the rural telecommunication systems in the 10 selected project sites in
Solomon Islands
Solar PV-powered water pumping units in the 10 selected villages in Tonga (Haa’pai Group)
Demonstration EE House (Demo Fale) in Tuvalu
Design and promotion of an energy efficiency lending scheme in Tuvalu
This is to ensure maximum impacts and visibility, maximum local participation, particularly of theprivate
sector, civil servants, and the local communities.The PIGGAREP+ implementing partners in these 3
countries shall also work in partnership with other entities as shown below:
Country
PIGGAREP+ Implementing Partner
Solomon
Islands
Ministry of Energy
Tonga
Ministry of Lands, Environment Climate Change
& Natural Resources
Tuvalu
Tuvalu Electricity Corporation
Additional Implementing Partners
SPC SOLGRIP/PACRICS PMO
Solomon Islands Health Dept.
UNDP PGSP PMO/Honiara Office
UNDP Fiji MCO/UN Joint Presence
Office (Tonga)
UNDP Fiji MCO/UN Joint Presence
Office (Tuvalu)
As to the 3 Micronesian countries that are not part of the original PIGGAREP, suitable implementing
partner in each of these countrieshave been identified to carry out the country PIGGAREP+ activities.
The implementing partners in each country will also carry out theUNDP required project management
duties and responsibilities and do the reporting to the PIGGAREP PMO.SPREP will deploy one staff
member in the North Pacific (to be detailed in the SPC North Pacific Sub-Regional Office in Pohnpei,
FSM) to carry outsuch reporting and coordination with the implementing partners the implementation in
the 3 countries of the following PIGGAREP+ activities:



Power plant performance improvements in the power generation units of the national and state power
utilities in RMI and FSM
Design, engineering and installation of solar PV powered water pumping and storage systems in
Palau
Design and promotion of energy efficiency financing schemes in RMI and FSM
The PIGGAREP PMO through its appointed personnel in the North Pacific shall effectively coordinate
with the following partners:
Country
PIGGAREP+ Implementing Partner
FSM
Department of Resources & Development
Palau
Palau Energy Office (Ministry of Infrastructure,
Industries & Commerce)
RMI
Ministry of Resources & Development
Additional Implementing Partners
SPC/EU North REP Project PMO
SPC N. Pacific Sub-Regional Office
UN Joint Presence Office (FSM)
UNDP-GEF SEDREA Project PMO
Palau Sewerage & Water Corp
UN Joint Presence Office (Palau)
UNDP-GEF ADMIRE Project PMO
Marshalls Energy Company
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UN Joint Presence Office (RMI)
The PIGGAREP PMO (through the SPREP person detailed in the SPC North Pacific Sub-Regional
Office) will coordinate with the implementing partners in these countries the planning and
implementation of theirPIGGAREP+ activities, including engaging of experts that will work on the
project and in the procurement of necessary goods and services.
The overall implementation arrangement for PIGGAREP+ is shown in Fig. 1. This is mainly in line with
the current overall PIGGAREP implementation arrangements17.
Fig. 1: Overall PIGGAREP+ Implementation Arrangements
UNDP Samoa
MCO
UNDP-GEF
SPREP
PIGGAREP
Project Board
PIGGAREP PMO
SIDS DOCK
PIGGAREP+
Project Components
PIGGAREP
Project Components
PIGGAREP+ Project
Implementing Partners
National, Regional and/or
International Experts
Target Beneficiaries
PIGGAREP+
Project Activities
17
This is in line with the agreed regional implementation arrangements during the PIGGAREP+ meeting in Suva, Fiji on 30-31
Jan 2013. This will be formalized and agreed by all concerned parties (PIGGAREP PMO, designated implementing partners in
the 6 countries, SPREP, and UNDP-Samoa MCO) during the project inception.
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MONITORING & EVALUATION
As part and parcel of the ongoing PIGGAREP, the implementation of the PIGGAREP+ activities in the 6
participating countries will be monitored and evaluated periodically in line with the UNDP and
UNDP/GEF rules and procedures. The project activities will be subject to a Multipartite Review (MPR),
which is a joint review by representatives of participating governments, SPREP, CROP members, and the
UNDP) during the time of the PIGGAREP MPR meeting that is organized by the UNDP Samoa MCO.
The accomplishments of PIGGAREP+ activities will also be reported in the annual GEF Project
Implementation Review (PIR) of PIGGAREP. Starting 2013, SPREP will prepare and submit to UNDP
MCO Samoa an Annual Project Report (APR) of PIGGAREP that includes the results and status of the
PIGGAREP+ activities,two months prior to the MPR meeting. As in PIGGAREP, the UNDPSamoa MCO
may request, as necessary, additional monitoring activities during the implementation of the PIGGAREP+
activities. UNDP will also undertake annual monitoring and evaluation (M&E) visits to project sites, as it
deems necessary to view project developments in accordance with UNDP procedures for M&E.
The monitoring and evaluation plan for the PIGGAREP+ activities will be prepared (and approved during
project inception) based on the PPM shown in Annex 1. The parameters that will be used will be based on
the specific indicators of each expected outcome of the project, and that of the project objective. Project
monitoring will be provided in accordance with UNDP established procedures and will be provided by
the UNDP Samoa MCO with support from UNDP-GEF Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and
Technology (EITT) Team at the UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Centre (APRC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
The designated implementing partners in each country will carry out continuous, self-monitoring using
the objectively verifiable indicators (success indicators) specified in the PPM shown in Annex 1. These
performance indicators will be assessed continuously by the PIGGAREP PMO in coordination with the
designated implementing partners in the 6 countries.
Reporting and Dissemination - The PIGGAREP Project Manager will prepare and submit through SPREP
Management quarterly progress reports of the PIGGAREP that includes the results and status of the
PIGGAREP+ activities, to the UNDP Samoa MCO. The designated implementing partners in each
country will prepare and submit quarterly accomplishment reports of their PIGGAREP+ activities to the
PIGGAREP PMO18. The PMO will prepare and submit through SPREP Management to the UNDP
Samoa MCO an Annual Project Report (APR) that covers both PIGGAREP and PIGGAREP+ activities.
The progress reports shall be concise describing activities undertaken, issues confronting the project and
the progress of work with respect to work accomplished and budgets expended.
Financial Monitoring - Financial Reports on the expenditures/disbursements of the PIGGAREP+ Project
will be prepared by the PIGGAREP PMO and submitted to the UNDP Samoa MCO on a quarterly basis
in accordance with the UNDP Program and Operation Policy and Procedures (UNDP-POPP).
18This
will be as follows: SOI SPVRTS – through SOI PIGGAREP National Country Coordinator; TON SPWPS – through TON
PIGGAREP National Country Coordinator; TUV DEEF – through TUV PIGGAREP National Country Coordinator; and, North
Pacific SREEM (FSM, PLW & RMI) – through SPREP Staff (detailed in SPC North Pacific Office). In RMI, the UNDP-GEF
SEDREA PM agreed to provide the reporting inputs to the PIGGAREP PMO.
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Multipartite Reviews - The PIGGAREP+ Project will be subject to reviews by representatives of the
PIGGAREP implementing partner (SPREP), UNDP Samoa MCO and the 6 participating countries. The
review will be in conjunction with that of PIGGAREP. During these review meetings, the project
performance will be measured against established work plans, expenditures will be reviewed and the
overall technical performance will be discussed.
Project Evaluation - The PIGGAREP+ project is subject to two in-depth independent reviews. One will
be conducted in the mid-term (3rd Quarter 2013) and the other (final) will be scheduled upon project
termination. For each of these evaluations, an independent consultant will be engaged by the UNDP
Samoa MCO to do the evaluation. Evaluation reportsdetailing the project achievements (mid-term and
final) and lessons learned will be prepared and action plans prepared accordingly to address the
evaluation findings and recommendations. In addition monitoring visits by UNDP and/or by SPREP and
the implementing partners will also be carried out to find out and addressed any implementation issue
that, if not attended to, may impact negatively on the realization of the PIGGAREP+ project outcomes
and objective.
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Annex 1: Project Planning Matrix (Log Frame)
Objectively Verifiable Indicators
Strategy
Means of Verification
Indicator
Baseline
 % share of RE in the energy mix in 
the PIGGAREP+ countries by end
2014, %
 No. of RE & EE projects

implemented in the Pacific SIDS

that replicated, or were designed
based on, the PIGGAREP+ pilot
projects by end 2014
 Average specific fuel consumption 
of the national power utilities in the
PIGGAREP+ countries by end
2014, lit diesel/kWh
 No. of implemented residential EE

projects that were supported by EE
financing schemes in PIGGAREP+
countries by end 2014
Component 1: Renewable Energy Technology Applications
 Average monthly energy cost of

Outcome 1.1:
the operation of telecom systems
Reduced energy
in the pilot rural health centers and
costs for
hospitals by mid-2014, US$
telecommunication
 Average monthly electricity usage

systems equipment,
of telecom systems in the pilot
and reduced reliance
rural health centers and hospitals
on fossil fuels to
by mid-2014, kWh
operate rural

Average monthly no. of hours of

telecommunication
operation
of
telecom
systems
in
all
systems in the
pilot rural health centers and
Solomon Islands
hospitals by mid-2014, hrs.
Objective:
Low carbon
development for
Pacific SIDS through
the deployment of
renewable energy
(RE) resources and
promotion of energy
efficiency (EE).
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Critical Assumptions
Target
0.0419
 0.1
0 EE
0 RE
 5 EE
 5 RE
0.265
 0.252
0
 30
9,200
 0
11,400
 0
0
 7,200
 Project activity and
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports;
 Survey of PIC RE
projects; Project M&E
reports; North-REP
project reports
 Current RE policy of
PICs improves or at
least remain the same
 PICs can secure own
and supplementary
funding for their EE/RE
projects
 Power utility performance
reports; Project activity
and progress reports;
PPA reports
 Survey of PIC RE
projects; Project M&E
reports
 Power plant testing &
load dispatch
optimization is
regularly practiced
 Established financing
schemes are funded
by development banks
 Project activity and
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports; PGSP
& PACRICS reports
 Project activity and
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports; PGSP
& PACRICS reports
 Project activity and
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports; PGSP
& PACRICS reports
 PACRICS install the
required telecom
peripheral equipment
 Actual daily solar
hours =at least equal
to the assumed 5 hrs.
in the solar PV sizing
 Telecom system
operation permits are
secured
Baseline 2009 figure for the 6 PIGGAREP+ countries (Ref: Regional Indicators 2009 – Economic Development Division, SPC – Suva Regional Office).
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Objectively Verifiable Indicators
Strategy
Means of Verification
Indicator
Outcome 1.2:
Sustainable,
environment friendly
and energy cost
saving operation of
well water pumping
systems in rural
areas in Tonga
Outcome 1.3:
Sustainable,
environment friendly
and energy cost
saving operation of
well water pumping
systems in rural
areas in Palau
Baseline
 Average monthly energy cost of
the operation of well water
pumping systems in the pilot rural
villages by mid-2014, US$
 Average monthly energy
consumption of well water pumping
systems in the pilot rural villages
by mid-2014, kWh
 Average monthly no. of hours of
operation of RE powered well
water pumping systems in pilot
rural villages by mid-2014, hrs.
 Average monthly energy cost of
the operation of the Kayangel
water supply system by mid-2014.
 Average monthly energy
consumption of the Kayangel water
supply system by mid-2014
 Average monthly no. of hours of
operation of RE powered water
supply system in Kayangel by mid2014.
Critical Assumptions
Target
 1,220
 780
 Project activity and
monitoring reports; Water
Management Committee
reports
 Project activity and
monitoring reports; Water
Management Committee
reports
 Project activity and
monitoring reports; Water
Management Committee
reports
 Project activity and
monitoring reports; PWSC
water service reports
 Project activity and
monitoring reports; PWSC
water service reports
 Project activity and
monitoring reports; PWSC
water service reports
 Water Management
Committees charge
reasonable water
tariffs
 Water Management
Committees manage
the operation of
installed systems
 Actual daily solar
hours =at least equal
to the assumed 5 hrs.
in the solar PV sizing
 PWSC charge
reasonable water
tariffs
 PWSC monitors
energy consumption
 2,175
 1,080
 90
 150
 278
 26
 2780
 255
 0
 150
 0
 1
 Project activity and
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports
 TEC provide technical
assistance to
interested clients
 0
 3
 DBT EERF financing
reports; Project
monitoring reports
 EERF of the DBT is
operational
 0
 100,000
 Project activity and

 Actual daily solar
hours =at least equal
to the assumed 5 hrs.
in the solar PV sizing
Component 2: Energy Efficiency Technology Applications
Outcome 2.1:
Increased
application of EE
technologies and
energy savings in
the residential sector
of Tuvalu
 No. of planned EE improvement
projects based on EE concepts
featured in the Demo Fale by end
2013
 No. of implemented EE
improvement projects based on EE
concepts featured in the Demo
Fale by mid-2014.
 Cumulative energy savings from
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Objectively Verifiable Indicators
Strategy
Means of Verification
Indicator
Outcome 2.2.A:
Improved energy
use performance in
power generation
and reduced power
generation cost in
the national power
utility in RMI
Outcome 2.2.B:
Improved energy
use performance in
power generation
and reduced power
generation cost in
the 4 state power
utilities in FSM
Outcome 2.3:
Operational,
effective and widely
accepted energy
efficiency lending
schemes in FSM,
RMI and Tuvalu
Baseline
implemented new EE improvement
projects by mid-2014, kWh
 Cumulative energy financing
provided by DBT EERF and other
commercial banks for EE
improvement projects by mid-2014,
US$
 Average specific fuel consumption
of the power generation units of
MEC by mid-2014, liters diesel
oil/kWh
 Average specific fuel consumption
of the power generation units of
the state power utilities by mid2014, liters diesel oil/kWh
 CPUC
 KUA
 PUC
 YSPSC
 No. of EE financing schemes
established and operational by
mid-2014.
 No. of EE financing applications
approved by mid-2014
 0
 200,000
 0.265
 0.251
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports
 Project activity and
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports
 Power utility performance
reports; Project activity
and progress reports;
PPA reports
Project activity and
progress reports; Power
utility production reports





0.263
0.270
0.268
0.274
0
 0
Critical Assumptions
Target





0.250
0.253
0.252
0.255
3
 10
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




CPUC Reports
KUA Reports
PUC Reports
YSPSC Report
Project activity and
progress reports; Project
monitoring reports
 Project activity reports;
FSMDB, MIDB and DBT
reports
 EERF of the DBT is
operational
 MEC approves and
implements the plan
for EE improvements
in their power plants
 MEC-PRP activities
are implemented
 4 state power utilities
approve and
implement the
formulated plan for EE
improvements in their
respective power
plants
 IUCN Study endorsed
EE financing schemes
for FSM, RMI & TUV
 Funds for the financing
schemes are made
available by FSMDB,
MIDB and DBT
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Annex 2: Total Budget and Work Plan
Award ID:
Award Title:
Business Unit:
Project Title:
Project ID:
Implementing Partner (Executing Agency)
Outcome/Atlas
Activity
Responsi
ble Party
Fund
ID
Donor
Name
Component 1: RE Technology Application
Outcome 1.1:
Reduced energy
costs for
telecommunication
systems
equipment, and
SIDS
NIM
reduced reliance
DOCK
on fossil fuels to
operate rural
telecommunication
systems in the
Solomon Islands
Sub-Total
NIM
20General
00044633
Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy Project (PIGGAREP)
WSM10
Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy Project (PIGGAREP)
00087102
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP)
SIDS
DOCK
Atlas
Budgetary
Account
Code
71200
71300
72100
72200
ATLAS
Budget
Description
International
Consultants
Local
Consultants
Contractual
Services Companies
Equipment &
Furniture
Amt Qtr
1 (USD)
Amt Qtr
2 (USD)
Amt Qtr
3 (USD)
Amt Qtr
4 (USD)
Amt Qtr
5 (USD)
Amt Qtr
6 (USD)
Total (USD)
16,000
16,000
9,000
0
0
5,000
46,000
0
0
0
0
0
6,000
6,000
0
42,500
37,500
0
0
5,000
85,000
34,700
104100
34,700
0
0
0
173,500
71600
Travel
3,600
2,300
2,400
0
700
1,000
10,000
75100
20
3,801
11,543
5,852
0
49
1,190
22,435
58,101
176,443
89,452
0
749
18,190
342,935
22,000
25,000
0
0
3,000
5,000
55,000
71200
GMS
International
Consultants
Management Support (GMS) GMS encompasses general oversight and management functions of UNDP at the HQ, Regional and CO levels.
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Outcome/Atlas
Activity
Responsi
ble Party
Outcome 1.2:
Sustainable,
environment
friendly and energy
cost saving
operation of well
water pumping
systems in rural
areas in Tonga
Sub-Total
Outcome
1.3:Sustainable,
environment
friendly and energy
cost saving
operation of well
water pumping
systems in
Kayangel State in
Palau
Fund
ID
Donor
Name
Atlas
Budgetary
Account
Code
71300
72100
72200
Amt Qtr
2 (USD)
Amt Qtr
3 (USD)
Amt Qtr
4 (USD)
Amt Qtr
5 (USD)
Amt Qtr
6 (USD)
Total (USD)
0
0
0
0
0
5,000
5,000
0
40,000
39,000
39,000
0
0
118,000
40,400
121,200
40,400
0
0
0
202,000
Travel
1,500
1,250
1,000
0
0
1,000
4,750
75100
GMS
4,473
13,121
5,628
2,730
210
770
26,932
68,373
200,571
86,028
41,730
3,210
11,770
411,682
11,800
8,400
0
0
0
4,000
24,200
0
0
0
0
0
3,000
3,000
0
17,640
9,760
0
0
0
27,400
23,180
69,540
23,180
0
0
0
115,900
71300
SIDS
DOCK
Local
Consultants
Contractual
Services Companies
Equipment &
Furniture
Amt Qtr
1 (USD)
71600
71200
NIM
ATLAS
Budget
Description
72100
72200
International
Consultants
Local
Consultants
Contractual
Services Companies
Equipment &
Furniture
71600
Travel
2500
250
250
0
0
250
3,250
75100
GMS
2624
6708
2323
0
0
507
12,162
40,104
102,538
35,513
0
0
7,757
185,912
166,578
479,553
210,993
41,730
3,959
37,717
940,530
14,800
5,000
0
0
0
5,000
24,800
Sub-Total
Sub-Total Outcome 1:
Component 2: EE Technology Application
NIM
SIDS
DOCK
71200
International
Consultants
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Outcome/Atlas
Activity
Outcome 2.1:
Increased
application of EE
technologies and
energy savings in
the residential
sector of Tuvalu
Sub-Total
Outcome 2.2.A:
Improved energy
use performance in
power generation
and reduced power
generation cost in
the national power
utility in RMI
Sub-Total
Outcome 2.2.B:
Improved energy
use performance in
power generation
and reduced power
generation cost in
the 4 state power
utilities in FSM
Sub-Total
Responsi
ble Party
Fund
ID
Donor
Name
Atlas
Budgetary
Account
Code
72100
72200
75100
71200
NIM
SIDS
DOCK
72100
72200
75100
71200
NIM
SIDS
DOCK
72100
72200
75100
ATLAS
Budget
Description
Contractual
Services Companies
Equipment &
Furniture
GMS
International
Consultants
Contractual
Services Companies
Equipment &
Furniture
GMS
International
Consultants
Contractual
Services Companies
Equipment &
Furniture
GMS
Amt Qtr
1 (USD)
Amt Qtr
2 (USD)
Amt Qtr
3 (USD)
Amt Qtr
4 (USD)
Amt Qtr
5 (USD)
Amt Qtr
6 (USD)
Total (USD)
0
0
9,600
9,600
9,600
7,200
36,000
28,680
86,040
28,680
0
0
0
143,400
3,044
6,373
2,680
672
672
854
14,294
46,524
97,413
40,960
10,272
10,272
13,054
218,494
8,000
30,000
15,000
12,500
12,500
5,000
83,000
0
35,500
32,000
10,000
0
0
77,500
0
0
0
20,000
20,000
0
40,000
560
4585
3290
2975
2275
350
14,035
8,560
70,085
50,290
45,475
34,775
5,350
214,535
28,250
45,000
44,000
33,500
25,000
15,000
190,750
0
65,000
68,750
33,500
0
0
167,250
0
0
0
37,720
37,720
0
75,440
1977
7700
7892
7330
4390
1050
30,341
30,227
117,700
120,642
112,050
67,110
16,050
463,781
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Outcome/Atlas
Activity
Responsi
ble Party
Outcome 2.3:
Operational,
effective and
widely accepted
energy efficiency
lending schemes in
FSM, RMI and
Tuvalu
Sub-Total
Fund
ID
Donor
Name
Atlas
Budgetary
Account
Code
71200
SIDS
DOCK
NIM
72100
75100
ATLAS
Budget
Description
International
Consultants
Contractual
Services Companies
GMS
Sub-Total Outcome 2
Project Management
Outcome:
Successful project
implementation
and management
SIDS
DOCK
NIM
71200
International
Consultants
75100
GMS
Sub-Total Project Management
GRAND TOTAL
Amt Qtr
1 (USD)
Amt Qtr
2 (USD)
Amt Qtr
3 (USD)
Amt Qtr
4 (USD)
Amt Qtr
5 (USD)
Amt Qtr
6 (USD)
Total (USD)
0
0
15,000
15,000
0
15,000
45,000
0
0
39,000
0
0
9,000
48,000
0
0
3780
1050
0
1680
6,510
0
0
57,780
16,050
0
25,680
99,510
85,311
285,198
269,672
183,847
112,157
60,134
996,320
5,115
8,263
12,197
8,263
8,263
16,919
59,020
358
578
853
578
578
1,184
4,130
5,473
257,362
8,841
773,592
13,050
493,715
8,841
234,419
8,841
124,958
18,103
115,955
63,150
2,000,000
SUMMARY
Source
Qtr1
Qtr2
Qtr3
Qtr4
Qtr5
Qtr6
Total
SIDS DOCK
257,362
773,592
493,715
234,419
124,958
115,955
2,000,000
Total
257,362
773,592
493,715
234,419
124,958
115,955
2,000,000
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Annex 3: Implementation Requirements
Adequate attention to details and due diligence were rendered during the data gathering works that were
done to come up with the necessary information to be used in the design of the various components of this
SIDS DOCK PIGGAREP+ Project. Nonetheless, there were still some gaps in the data and information
that were obtained, and certain pertinent pre-requirements to initiate some of the proposed activities were
not confirmed during the data gathering and project scoping missions that were conducted in the 6 PICs
that are covered by the project. In that regard, there are a number of requirements that need to be
facilitated and achieved by the project proponents/stakeholders to ensure a successful and effective
implementation of the project activities. Hence, the implementation of the PIGGAREP+ activities is
contingent to the assurance that the following are done:
Component 1.1 (Solomon Islands SPVRTS)See Annex 4




Securing of the required telecommunications permit from the relevant Government of Solomon
Islands entity that is responsible for telecommunications (Telecommunications Commission of
Solomon Islands - Ministry of Communication & Aviation). SPC has already initiated work toward
the acquisition of the telecommunications permit.
Installation of the required telecommunication equipment at the selected sites (by SOLGRIPPACRICs) – It is the understanding that these will be provided as soon as the solar PV power systems
become available.
Strict compliance by the Government centers with the restrictions on the maximum load that can be
supported by the solar PV power system.
Hiring and appointing of the technician that will operate and maintain the installed telecom system
including the solar PV power system as well as salary of such post.
Components 1.2 (Tonga SPWPS)and (Palau SREEM)See Annexes 5 & 6


Further assessment and verification of the well water supply system in each selected wells in the
Haa’pai group of islands in Tonga and in the well water system of Kayangel State in Palau should be
carried out. The important pieces of information to be gathered and calculated from these assessments
are necessary for the proper sizing of the solar water pumps, and the solar PV panels/controllers that
will be installed in each well21.
Tonga: Hiring and appointment of a person (from the villages) that will be responsible for the upkeep
and maintenance of the pump houses inclusive of the installed solar water pump and solar PV power
system during and after the project. The project will help facilitate this by the provision of capacity
21
While some of the data about the wells were obtained during the UNDP mission in June 2012, there are still many important
system data/information that were not gathered (due to absence of data; corroded nameplates of installed equipment like pumps,
diesel engines and electric motors; missing installation drawings, plot plans and elevation drawings of the water system pipeline
and distribution system, actual pipe diameters and lengths, pipeline elevations, overhead tank capacities, diesel fuel consumption
of pumps, electricity consumption of electric motor-driven pumps, water flow rates, etc.). In coming up with the preliminary
sizing of these major equipment/components there were several assumptions used, in particular the water flow rate. The
preliminary equipment sizing exercise that was done using gathered data and several assumptions (e.g., water flow rates, pipeline
length, etc.) was for the purpose of establishing the budget for this proposed project.
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
building to the village people (i.e., community water management committees) who will operate,
maintain and manage the well water pumping sites.
Palau: The Palau Water and Sewerage Company (PWSC) shall ensure the hiring and appointment of a
person (from the villages) that will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the water
pumping system inclusive of the installed solar water pump and solar PV power system during and
after the project, including the supply of chlorine (or hypochlorite solutions) for the water treatment.
Component 2.1 (Tuvalu DEEF)See Annex 7

TEC will manage and operate the Demo Fale. The operational costs of the Demo Fale will be borne
by the TEC.
Component 2.2 (RMI SREEM and FSM SREEM)See Annexes 8 & 9
RMI SREEM:
 The power generator sets at the Majuro Power Plant should be operational. It was noted that Engine
Nos. 2, 3, 4 of the Power Station 1 are not operational due to fire damage. Engine No. 7 of Power
Station 2 will soon be undergoing repair and maintenance.
 MEC should approve the proposed EE improvement measures (particularly the no cost/good
housekeeping and at least some of the low cost measures that will be implemented under the project.
The MEC is expected to follow-up on the monitoring and evaluation of the implemented EE
improvement measures and load optimization system, preferably investing at least the generated
energy savings from the no cost/good housekeeping measures in order to carry out the remaining
prioritized measures in the EE improvement implementation plan.
FSM SREEM:
 Only the operational power generator sets of the 4 state power utilities will be covered by the power
plant testing and EE improvement activities under this project.
 The state power utilities should approve the proposed EE improvement measures (particularly the no
cost/good housekeeping and at least some of the low cost measures) that will be implemented in their
power plants/stations under the project. Each of the 4 state power utilities is expected to follow-up on
the monitoring and evaluation of the implemented EE improvement measures and load optimization
system, preferably investing at least the generated energy savings from the no cost/good
housekeeping measures in order to carry out the remaining prioritized measures in the EE
improvement implementation plan.
Component 2.3 (Tuvalu DEEF, RMI SREEM and FSM SREEM)See Annexes 7, 8 & 9


The design of the energy efficiency financing schemes in Tuvalu (EERF), RMI (EELS) and FSM
(HELP) is contingent on positive findings from the IUCN managed consultancy in the South Pacific
that includes an assessment of the development banks in these 3 PICs (DBT, MIDB and FSMDB) to
administer such financing schemes (including a market survey on the appropriateness of the chosen
EE technologies).
Subsequent approval and funding of the designed EE financing schemes by the government and
development banks of these 3 countries. In the case of Tuvalu, this is also contingent to the expected
approval of its proposal to IUCN-ORA for its Green Loan Scheme for Home Energy Efficiency
Project.
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