In 2010, the Government of Mauritius launched, with UNDP support, the Small-Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG) scheme,...

 

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In 2010, the Government of Mauritius launched, with UNDP support, the Small-Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG) scheme, which has assisted 237 households, schools and public institutions to install small-scale (<50 kW) photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines through the provision of a targeted feed-in tariff scheme. The Government stated its desire to scale-up the scheme to encompass additional households and larger institutions and is considering investing in Energy Storage System and accompanying software for intermittent renewable energy. Project components Monitoring Institutions UNDP, CEB Installation of Battery Energy Storage System and accompanying software for grid to absorb up to 185 MW of intermittent RE Improving Grid Absorption Capacity and PV deployment Implementing agency CEB The expected environmental, social and economic Co-benefits are shown in the following table. Project components End of Project Emission Reductions (ICO) Direct Cost estimate (million) 35.3 161600 (PV deployment) and 33000 (Smart Grid) Indirect 484000 PV mini-grid on the outer island Total Expected tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent to be reduced or avoided Impacts Green Jobs Foreign savings currency in Reduction. Government budget deficit Social Improve air quality 2000 direct jobs Words limit <2000 USD 550million RSD65million To be estimated Annual 213350 1400 196000 Lifetime 4267000 484000 Direct People engaged in the import of PV panels Workers employed in installation of PV panels Those engaged in the maintenance of the PV panels, including regular cleaning Indirect jobs will include all those ancillary businesses set up to support the above activities, such as provision of spare parts. Currently, 16-19% of imports relate to fuel imports, amounting to more than US$ 1 billion per annum.75 Given that the energy sector is a major consumer of fuel, the GCF project will bring about a considerable reduction in fossil fuel over the lifetime of the PV panels, and with the additional renewable energy operators entering the market following the strengthening of the grid The emission of nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds and sulphur dioxide will decrease You are require to develop a conceptual framework and methodology for a study on project appraisal and Cost Benefit Analysis of the project, stating clearly how the study will be carried out (detail of the direct benefits, indirect benefits, external cost and benefits, among others). (35 marks) In 2010, the Government of Mauritius launched, with UNDP support, the Small-Scale Distributed Generation (SSDG) scheme, which has assisted 237 households, schools and public institutions to install small-scale (<50 kW) photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines through the provision of a targeted feed-in tariff scheme. The Government stated its desire to scale-up the scheme to encompass additional households and larger institutions and is considering investing in Energy Storage System and accompanying software for intermittent renewable energy. Project components Monitoring Institutions UNDP, CEB Installation of Battery Energy Storage System and accompanying software for grid to absorb up to 185 MW of intermittent RE Improving Grid Absorption Capacity and PV deployment Implementing agency CEB The expected environmental, social and economic Co-benefits are shown in the following table. Project components End of Project Emission Reductions (ICO) Direct Cost estimate (million) 35.3 161600 (PV deployment) and 33000 (Smart Grid) Indirect 484000 PV mini-grid on the outer island Total Expected tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent to be reduced or avoided Impacts Green Jobs Foreign savings currency in Reduction. Government budget deficit Social Improve air quality 2000 direct jobs Words limit <2000 USD 550million RSD65million To be estimated Annual 213350 1400 196000 Lifetime 4267000 484000 Direct People engaged in the import of PV panels Workers employed in installation of PV panels Those engaged in the maintenance of the PV panels, including regular cleaning Indirect jobs will include all those ancillary businesses set up to support the above activities, such as provision of spare parts. Currently, 16-19% of imports relate to fuel imports, amounting to more than US$ 1 billion per annum.75 Given that the energy sector is a major consumer of fuel, the GCF project will bring about a considerable reduction in fossil fuel over the lifetime of the PV panels, and with the additional renewable energy operators entering the market following the strengthening of the grid The emission of nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds and sulphur dioxide will decrease You are require to develop a conceptual framework and methodology for a study on project appraisal and Cost Benefit Analysis of the project, stating clearly how the study will be carried out (detail of the direct benefits, indirect benefits, external cost and benefits, among others). (35 marks)

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