ESKOM KIWANO CSP PROJECT

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD

Lieu

• Afrique du Sud

Description

Implementation and operation of a 100 MW power plant based on an innovative Concentrated Solar thermal Power (CSP) technology. The project will be located in South Africa and benefit from high solar irradiation levels. The promoter is a large state-owned utility. The project will be jointly financed in cooperation with Clean Technology Fund (CTF), IBRD, AfDB, AFD and KfW.

Objectifs

The operation will support the objectives of the South African government to increase the share of renewable energy generation and enhance the efficiency of energy use.

Commentaires

Secteur(s)

• Énergie - Production et distribution d'électricité, de gaz, de vapeur et d'air conditionné

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

EUR 75 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

EUR 856 million

Aspects environnementaux

If the project were located in the EU, it would fall under Annex II of the EIA Directive (85/337/EEC) as amended, requiring the competent national authority to determine the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Under South African Law, the project requires a mandatory EIA including initial scoping and public consultation. During appraisal, the Bank will ensure that the project complies with the Bank's principles and standards as regards environmental and social issues.

Passation des marchés

During appraisal, the Bank will review the procurement procedures and require that they conform to the main mechanisms of Directive 2004/18/EC and the Bank's Guide to Procurement, as amended.

Statut

Signé - 15/05/2014