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Pilot Project for Rural Electrification in Morocco through Wind Energy
Morocco
Financing Type | Grants |
Category | Technical Assistance |
Focus Area | Energy |
Approved | 20.04.1998 |
Signed | 20.04.1998 |
Loan Administrator | United Nations Development Program |
Executing Agency | UNDP/Energy and Atmosphere Programme, National Electricity Office, Foundation "Energies Pour Le Monde", |
Co-financiers | National Electricity Office - Morocco, Energies Pour le Monde, OPEC Fund |
Organization | UNDP ENERGY ACCOUNT |
OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) | 0.01 |
Total Project Cost (USDm) | 0.21 |
This was a pilot project for rural electrification through wind energy for the Moulay Bouzerktoun village in the Essaouira province in Morocco. The village is located on the Atlantic coast, with approximately 40-50 houses and other basic infrastructure. The project consisted of the installation of a wind energy system in the village. It involved: - undertaking a feasibility study for technical design, social acceptance and financial sustainability of the system - installation of the equipment including wind generator with 15-20 kW, a small diesel generator and a distribution grid to supply the houses of the village - maintenance and after-sales services