INDIA: Promoting Private Sector Participation for Renewable Energy Development in Odisha

Participants received the announcement of the Odisha State Renewable Energy Policy positively. Odisha, known as a rich state in natural resources, has the greatest potential of renewable energy up to 11,000 MW. As of February 2017, the State has only 142 MW from renewable energy out of the total installed capacity of 9,412 MW. Given that the energy demand rapidly increases in the state, the policy target of achieving 2,750 MW of renewable energy capacity addition by 2022 sends a strong signal on how GoO plans to provide 24/7 access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy in the state.

Lessons Learned from Implementation of a Successful PPP Program: #6 Making The Impact Stick

The GET FiT Uganda Programme was officially launched on May 31st 2013. the Programme, which was jointly developed by the Government of Uganda, the Electricity Regulatory Agency (ERA) and KfW was designed to leverage commercial investment into renewable energy generation projects in Uganda. GET FiT is being supported by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and Germany as well as EU through the EU Africa Infrastructure Fund. Multiconsult ASA of Norway is the Implementation Consultant.

Lessons Learned from Implementation of a Successful PPP Program: #7 Monitoring for Results

The GET FiT Uganda Programme was officially launched on May 31st 2013. the Programme, which was jointly developed by the Government of Uganda, the Electricity Regulatory Agency (ERA) and KfW was designed to leverage commercial investment into renewable energy generation projects in Uganda. GET FiT is being supported by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and Germany as well as EU through the EU Africa Infrastructure Fund. Multiconsult ASA of Norway is the Implementation Consultant.

Lessons Learned from Implementation of a Successful PPP Program: #4 Developer Engagrment

The GET FiT Uganda Programme was officially launched on May 31st 2013. the Programme, which was jointly developed by the Government of Uganda, the Electricity Regulatory Agency (ERA) and KfW was designed to leverage commercial investment into renewable energy generation projects in Uganda. GET FiT is being supported by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and Germany as well as EU through the EU Africa Infrastructure Fund. Multiconsult ASA of Norway is the Implementation Consultant.

Lessons Learned from Implementation of a Successful PPP Program: #3 Program Implementation

GET FiT Uganda has created an enabling framework for renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs), leveraging USD 450 million of investment and 158 MW of renewable power generation. These results were achieved through a combination of smart design and effective implementation arrangements. The day-to-day implementation has been instrumental to the program achieving highly ambitious targets, resulting in a positive, transformational change for the Ugandan electricity sector.

Lessons Learned from Implementation of a Successful PPP Program: #5 Complying With Environmental And Social Performance Standards

GET FiT Uganda is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program managed by KfW in cooperation with the Ugandan Government. The program leverages commercial investment in small-, and medium sized Renewable Energy (RE) projects in Uganda.

Lessons Learned from Implementation of a Successful PPP Program: #1 Leveraging Commercial Investments

GET FiT Uganda is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program managed by KfW in cooperation with the Ugandan Government. The program leverages commercial investment in small-, and medium sized Renewable Energy (RE) projects in Uganda.

This first Lessons Learned briefing note relates to leveraging investment and working in partnership to achieve financial close on a portfolio of renewable IPPs.

Introduction of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Central America

The report looks at the feasibility of introducing LNG in the region of Central America, taking into consideration existing electricity generation capacity expansion plans. The study provides a detailed assessment of the economic and financial viability of different LNG business plans, and recommends a suitable strategy for moving forward. The countries included in the study are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

VIETNAM: Roadmap for Natural Gas Market Development

Viet Nam has a long-standing energy policy orientation that emphasises the crucial role of natural gas in providing reliable, competitive electricity. However, despite the considerable achievements recorded by the gas sector to-date, the sector will need to become more efficient, more competitive, and more transparent if it is to serve the longer-term interests of Viet Nam which include ensuring energy security and addressing the issue of climate change.