Midterm Review (MTR) Report UNDP-GEF PIMS 4331: Grid-Connected Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems in the Seychelles

Midterm Review (MTR) Report UNDP-GEF PIMS 4331: Grid-Connected Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems in the Seychelles

Completedon 10 Dec, 2015
Evaluation Plan
Planned End Date
Oct 2015
Evaluation Type
Project
Management Response
Yes
Evaluation Budget
$13,860
Summary
? The project is well designed, with an opportune selection of topic and timing such that the removal of barriers has resulted in the desired adoption rate. ? The project is ahead of schedule in reaching its installed capacity, energy generation and GHG emissions reduction targets. Project management has been highly effective in engaging stakeholders around these targets. ? As a result of reaching its main objectives, the project has the opportunity to address some factors beyond its original design, such as supporting a feed-in tariff or other mechanism to expand sustainability and adoption beyond that originally envisaged, and a more comprehensive quality assurance programme. ? Project management has been highly effective in bringing together national stakeholders, such as the Public Utilities Corporation, the Seychelles Energy Commission and the Development Bank of the Seychelles to support the deployment of PV. Without such effective inclusion of stakeholders it is likely the adoption of PV would have been delayed many years or not achieved. ? The relationship between the rebate scheme (and SEEREP financing mechanism) and the adoption of PV remains poorly understood, as evidenced by half of the installations essentially ignoring the rebate. Further understanding of the financial mechanism or streamlining of its processes is needed to make it more attractive to potential PV system owners. ? The project has not yet addressed some items, most specifically the solar radiation mapping (the NPA is to be pursued in its place, a good adaptation in view of current circumstances of a large PV installed base), capacity building and training, and implementation of secondary legislation to support long-term adoption of PV. Addressing these issues should be a priority in the remaining project time. ? Record-keeping for main documents, PIRs and reports is to be commended, not just for this project but for the web portal which supports such functions for all Seychelles projects under UNDP-GEF. ? In terms of design, timing and intervention, the project can be considered best practice as it identified an opportunity where UNDP-GEF intervention could effectively remove barriers to adoption of a technology and thus facilitate its uptake. ? Adoption on Praslin has lagged adoption on Mahé. While this should be expected, further effort to encourage adoption can be effective, in particular supporting one or two installers on the island. ? The overall practice of establishing a PCU to support and administer such projects seems to be particularly conducive to effective project management and collaboration amongst projects. The camaraderie in having the various project managers in one location appears to be to the overall benefit of the projects managers and projects. Establishment of such a PCU may be considered good practice for replication in other areas. ? Lack of capacity at PUC and SEC is a limitation which should be addressed.
  • Evaluation Information
Evaluation Title
Midterm Review (MTR) Report UNDP-GEF PIMS 4331: Grid-Connected Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems in the Seychelles
Atlas Project Number
00081971
Plan Period
Status
Completed
Type
Project
Management Response
Yes
Plan Date
1 Oct, 2015
Quality Assessment
No
Completion Date
10 Dec, 2015
Joint Programme
No
Joint Evaluation
No
Budget
$13,860
GEF Evaluation
Yes
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Expenditure
$0
Stakeholders
Government, Energy Commission, Public Utilities Corporation, UNDP
Source of Funding
GEF
Countries
Seychelles
  • Corporate Outcome and Output

    UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021

Output 1.5. Inclusive and sustainable solutions adopted to achieve increased energy efficiency and universal modern energy access (especially off-grid sources of renewable energy)

1: Others