Date de publication: 8 décembre 2014
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
The borrower is the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE/CABEI)Lieu
Description
Allocation under the Central America Climate Change Framework Loan II. The project consists of the construction and operation of a 80.8MWp photovoltaic power plant and associated infrastructure. It will be located in Choluteca, Honduras.
Objectifs
The project aims to provide for increasing electricity demand from a renewable source in Honduras.
Secteur(s)
- Énergie - Production et distribution d'électricité, de gaz, de vapeur et d'air conditionné
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 34 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 149 million
Aspects environnementaux
The solar project involves the installation of photovoltaic panels on surface or around 250 hectares. If the project were located in the EU, it would fall under Annex II of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive (2011/92/EU) as amended, requiring the competent national authority to determine the need for an EIA. The project has been subject to an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA). The promoter has carried out environmental and social studies involving public consultation. The project will require the resettlement of five families. Environmental and social mitigation and compensation measures will comply with IFC's Performance standards. The ESIA will be reviewed accordingly during the appraisal with a particular focus on social impacts and the impacts on biodiversity.
Passation des marchés
The promoter is a private undertaking. During appraisal, the Bank will review the procurement procedures and require that they conform to the Bank's Guide to Procurement.
Statut
Approuvé - 20/03/2015
Clause de non-responsabilité
Avant d’être approuvés par le Conseil d’administration et avant la signature des prêts correspondants, les projets font l’objet d’une instruction et de négociations. Par conséquent, les informations et données fournies sur cette page sont indicatives.
Elles sont fournies à des fins de transparence uniquement et ne peuvent être considérées comme représentant la politique officielle de la BEI (voir également les notes explicatives).