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Tender description :
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Tenders Are Invited for Eritrea Energy Integrated Project
The Government of State of Eritrea has received financing from the African Development
Fund and the Transitional Support Facility to finance the Eritrea Energy Integrated Project
for Renewable Energy Mini Grids in Teseney, Kerkebet and Barentu.
2. The overall development objective of the project is to expand clean energy access and
advance sustainable, inclusive socio-economic development in the Gash Barka region. This
will be achieved by increasing the availability of reliable, affordable, and low-carbon
electricity, thereby supporting the region’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy.
Specifically, the project will (i) Increase installed renewable energy capacity through the
deployment of enhanced solar PV mini grids; (ii) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
substituting fossil-fuel-based generation with clean energy solutions; (iii) Create local
employment opportunities and support income-generating activities, with a particular focus
on women’s economic empowerment; and (iv) Strengthen community resilience by
providing dependable, clean energy to support essential services and local economic
activities.
3. The project includes the following components:
• Component 1 - Technical and Environment and Social Risk and Impact Analysis
• Component 2 - Solar PV Mini-Grids & Distribution Lines
• Component 3 – Technical Institutional Capacity Building.
• Component 4 - Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing & Recycling Plant
• Component 5 – Project Management & Environment and Social Implementation and Compliance
the Overall Development Objective of the Project is to Expand Clean Energy Access and Advance Sustainable, Inclusive Socio-economic Development in the Gash Barka Region. This Will Be Achieved By Increasing the Availability of Reliable, Affordable, and Low-carbon Electricity, Thereby Supporting the Region’s Transition to a Resilient, Low-carbon Economy. Specifically, the Project Will (i) Increase Installed Renewable Energy Capacity Through the Deployment of Enhanced Solar Pv Mini Grids; (ii) Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Substituting Fossil-fuel-based Generation with Clean Energy Solutions; (iii) Create Local Employment Opportunities and Support Income-generating Activities, with a Particular Focus on Women’s Economic Empowerment; and (iv) Strengthen Community Resilience By Providing Dependable, Clean Energy to Support Essential Services and Local Economic Activities.
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