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Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited Deployment Microgrid Units, through DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc. This grant to Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited funds a feasibility study and site assessment ("Study") for the deployment of an estimated 125 standardized microgrid units in Zambia ("Project"). The Study will demonstrate the competitiveness of U.S. solar and storage technologies in a relatively untapped market, and is anticipated to provide access to electricity for up to 22,500 households. The Project is expected to serve as the first large-scale deployment of photovoltaic solar with storage microgrids in rural and peri-urban Zambia.
Technical Assistance - Mpika Wind Power Project, through DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc. A USTDA grant to Gobeleq Zambia Wind Limited funds a feasibility study for a proposed 100 MW wind power project near Mpika, Zambia. The study provides the project with the technical analysis needed to support the project in advancing towards financial close. DNV KEMA Renewables, Inc., is carrying out the feasibility study. This project is anticipated to be among Zambia's first utility-scale wind power plants, and will assist in diversifying the country's energy supply.
Feasibility Study - Access Zambia 130-140 Mw Wind Power Project, through Mott MacDonald Group Ltd. Access Zambia 130-140 MW Wind Power Project Feasibility Study
Technical Assistance - Mpika Wind Power Project, through DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc. A grant to Gobeleq Zambia Wind Limited funds a feasibility study for a proposed 100 megawatt wind power project near Mpika, Zambia. The study provides the project with the technical analysis needed to support the project in advancing towards financial close. DNV KEMA Renewables, Incorporated, is carrying out the feasibility study. This project is anticipated to be among Zambia's first utility-scale wind power plants, and will assist in diversifying the country's energy supply.
Masaiti Hybrid Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Project, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency A USTDA grant to Upepo Energy Zambia, LLC funds a feasibility study ("Study") for an anticipated 150 MW wind, solar and storage hybrid project in Masaiti, Zambia. The Study will help determine the technical, economic and environmental feasibility for the Project, including the optimal combination of renewable generation resources and energy storage.
Transaction Advisory Services, through Emerging Sustainable Infrastructure Management Advisors LLC This grant funds technical assistance (TA) to support transaction advisory services for the Chimpili and Chilongo small greenfield run-of-river hydropower projects and with a special focus on the financing of expansion plans for the existing Zengamina small hydropower-based mini-grid project. The TA would help the grantee Hydro Electric Power Limited and other project developers raise up to $55 million in financing.
Feasibility Study - Mpika Wind Power Project, through DNV GL Energy USA, Inc, f/k/a DNV KEMA Renewables, Inc. Mpika Wind Power Project Feasibility Study
Technical Assistance - Mpika Wind Power Project, through DNV GL Energy USA, Inc, f/k/a DNV KEMA Renewables, Inc. A USTDA grant to Gobeleq Zambia Wind Limited funds a feasibility study for a proposed 100 megawatt (MW) wind power project near Mpika, Zambia. The study provides the project with the technical analysis needed to support the project in advancing towards financial close. This project is anticipated to be among Zambia's first utility-scale wind power plants, and will assist in diversifying the country's energy supply.
Desk Study - Iyendwe Valley Hydropower Plant, through CORE International, Inc. Desk Study - Iyendwe Valley Hydropower Plant, through CORE International, Inc.
Technical Assistance - Mpika Wind Power Project, through DNV GL Energy USA, Inc, f/k/a DNV KEMA Renewables, Inc. A USTDA grant to Gobeleq Zambia Wind Limited funds a feasibility study for a proposed 100 MW wind power project near Mpika, Zambia. The study provides the project with the technical analysis needed to support the project in advancing towards financial close. DNV KEMA Renewables, Inc., is carrying out the feasibility study. This project is anticipated to be among Zambia's first utility-scale wind power plants, and will assist in diversifying the country's energy supply.
Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited Deployment Microgrid Units, through DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc. This grant to Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited funds a feasibility study and site assessment for the deployment of an estimated 125 standardized microgrid units in Zambia. The Study will demonstrate the competitiveness of U.S. solar and storage technologies in a relatively untapped market, and is anticipated to provide access to electricity for up to 22,500 households. The Project is expected to serve as the first large-scale deployment of photovoltaic solar with storage microgrids in rural and peri-urban Zambia.
Chimpili and Chilongo Small Hydropower Projects, through Kleinschmidt Associates A USTDA grant to Hydro Electric Power Limited, a privately-owned renewable power developer and operator in Zambia, funds a feasibility study for the development of a portfolio of small hydropower projects in Zambia, including two greenfield small hydropower projects for application under the Zambia GET FiT program and the expansion of an existing small hydropower project. The Study will assess the technical and economic viability of the sites and provide the data and analysis necessary to secure financing for implementation.
Feasibility Study - Kalahari Geoenergy 10-20 Mw Geothermal Power Project, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency Kalahari GeoEnergy 10-20 MW Geothermal Power Project Feasibility Study
Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited Deployment Microgrid Units, through DNV GL Energy USA, Inc, f/k/a DNV KEMA Renewables, Inc. This grant to Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited funds a feasibility study and site assessment ("Study") for the deployment of an estimated 125 standardized microgrid units in Zambia ("Project"). The Study will demonstrate the competitiveness of U.S. solar and storage technologies in a relatively untapped market, and is anticipated to provide access to electricity for up to 22,500 households. The Project is expected to serve as the first large-scale deployment of photovoltaic solar with storage microgrids in rural and peri-urban Zambia.
Desk Study - CEC PV Solar Power Plant, through CORE International, Inc. This $7,500 desk study is reviewing a proposal for a feasibility study on the development of a proposed 5 to 15 megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in Zambia.
Kalahari Geoenergy 10-20 Mw Geothermal Power Project, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency This grant to Kalahari GeoEnergy Limited funds a feasibility studyto support the development of a 10-20 MW geothermal power plant in Zambia.. The project is anticipated to be the first commercial geothermal project developed in Zambia. The Study will be undertaken on a sole-source basis by the U.S. firm Geologica Geothermal Group, Inc.
Kalahari Geoenergy 10-20 Mw Geothermal Power Project, through Geologica Geothermal Group, Inc. This grant to Kalahari GeoEnergy Limited funds a feasibility study to support the development of a 10-20 MW geothermal power plant in Zambia. The Project is anticipated to be the first commercial geothermal project developed in Zambia. The Study will be undertaken on a sole-source basis by the U.S. firm Geologica Geothermal Group, Inc.
Feasibility Study - Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited Deployment Of 150 Microgrid Units, through CJ Aron Associates, Inc. Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited Deployment of 150 Microgrid Units Feasibility Study
Feasibility Study - Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System, through K & M Advisors LLC This grant to GreenCo Power Services Limited (GreenCo) funds a feasibility study to assess the technical, economic, and financial viability of developing and implementing a 10-25 megawatt (MW) / 40-100 megawatt hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) pilot project (BESS Pilot Project) in Sesheke District, Zambia and a 400MWh BESS portfolio in the country. The BESS Pilot Project will be paired with a solar photovoltaic pilot project in the same region and would be one of Zambia's first utility-scale BESS projects.
Kalahari Geoenergy 10-20 Mw Geothermal Power Project, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency This grant to Kalahari GeoEnergy Limited funds a feasibility study to support the development of a 10-20 MW geothermal power plant in Zambia. The project is anticipated to be the first commercial geothermal project developed in Zambia. The study will be undertaken on a sole-source basis by the U.S. firm Geologica Geothermal Group, Inc.
Masaiti Hybrid Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Project, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency A USTDA grant to Upepo Energy Zambia, LLC funds a feasibility study for an anticipated 150 MW wind, solar and storage hybrid project in Masaiti, Zambia. The Study will help determine the technical, economic and environmental feasibility for the Project, including the optimal combination of renewable generation resources and energy storage.
Desk Study - Iyendwe Valley Hydropower Plant, through CORE International, Inc. This $5,000 desk study reviewed a proposal for a feasibility study to evaluate the technical, financial, environmental, and other critical aspects of implementing a 15 megawatt (MW) hydropower plant in Zambias Northern Province. Currently, no sizable electricity generation facility exists in the Northern Province; the only electricity is supplied through a high voltage transmission line from southern Zambia, which is not sufficient to meet current electricity demand and is subject to low voltages and interruptions. The proposed hydropower plant would provide a dependable electricity supply, as well as significant developmental benefits and opportunities for U.S. exports.
Chimpili and Chilongo Small Hydropower Projects, through Kleinschmidt Associates A USTDA grant to Hydro Electric Power Limited, a privately-owned renewable power developer and operator in Zambia, funds a feasibility study ("Study") for the development of a portfolio of small hydropower projects in Zambia, including two greenfield small hydropower projects for application under the Zambia GET FiT program and the expansion of an existing small hydropower project. The Study will assess the technical and economic viability of the sites and provide the data and analysis necessary to secure financing for implementation. Successful implementation of the portfolio of projects would increase renewable energy generation, connect new customers to an existing hydropower project, and provide export opportunities for U.S. firms.
Feasibility Study - Kalahari GeoEnergy 10-20 Megawatt Geothermal Power Project Feasibility Study, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency This grant to Kalahari GeoEnergy Limited funds a feasibility study ("Study") to support the development of a 10-20 MW geothermal power plant in Zambia ("Project"). The Project is anticipated to be the first commercial geothermal project developed in Zambia. The Study will be undertaken on a sole-source basis by the U.S. firm Geologica Geothermal Group, Inc.
Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited Deployment Microgrid Units, through DNV GL Energy USA, Inc, f/k/a DNV KEMA Renewables, Inc. This grant to Standard Microgrid Initiatives Limited funds a feasibility study and site assessment for the deployment of an estimated 125 standardized microgrid units in Zambia. The Study will demonstrate the competitiveness of U.S. solar and storage technologies in a relatively untapped market, and is anticipated to provide access to electricity for up to 22,500 households. The Project is expected to serve as the first large-scale deployment of photovoltaic solar with storage microgrids in rural and peri-urban Zambia.
Technical Assistance - Mpika Wind Power Project, through DNV Energy Insights USA, Inc. This grant to Gobeleq Zambia Wind Limited funds a feasibility study (FS) for a proposed 100 Megawatt (MW) wind power project near Mpika, Zambia. The study provides the project with the technical analysis needed to support the project in advancing towards financial close. DNV KEMA Renewables, Incorporated is carrying out the feasibility study. This project is anticipated to be among Zambia's first utility-scale wind power plants, and will assist in diversifying the country's energy supply.
Chimpili and Chilongo Small Hydropower Projects, through Kleinschmidt Associates A USTDA grant to Hydro Electric Power Limited, a privately-owned renewable power developer and operator in Zambia, funds a feasibility study ("Study") for the development of a portfolio of small hydropower projects in Zambia, including two greenfield small hydropower projects for application under the Zambia GET FiT program and the expansion of an existing small hydropower project. The Study will assess the technical and economic viability of the sites and provide the data and analysis necessary to secure financing for implementation. Successful implementation of the portfolio of projects would increase renewable energy generation, connect new customers to an existing hydropower project, and provide export opportunities for U.S. firms. U.S. firm Kleinschmidt Associates is carrying out the Study on a sole-source basis.
Feasibility Study - Masaiti Hybrid Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Project Feasibility Study, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency A USTDA grant to Upepo Energy Zambia, LLC funds a feasibility study ("Study") for an anticipated 150 MW wind, solar and storage hybrid project in Masaiti, Zambia ("Project"). The Study will help determine the technical, economic and environmental feasibility for the Project, including the optimal combination of renewable generation resources and energy storage. The U.S. firm, WSP USA, Inc., is completing the study on a sole-source basis.
Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System, through K & M Advisors LLC This grant to GreenCo Power Services Limited ("GreenCo") funds a feasibility study to assess the technical, economic, and financial viability of developing and implementing a 10-25 megawatt (MW) / 40-100 megawatt hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") pilot project ("BESS Pilot Project") in Sesheke District, Zambia and a 400MWh BESS portfolio in the country. The BESS Pilot Project will be paired with a solar photovoltaic pilot project in the same region and would be one of Zambia's first utility-scale BESS projects.
Masaiti Hybrid Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Project, through U.S. Government - Trade and Development Agency A USTDA grant to Upepo Energy Zambia, LLC funds a feasibility study ("Study") for an anticipated 150 MW wind, solar and storage hybrid project in Masaiti, Zambia ("Project"). The Study will help determine the technical, economic and environmental feasibility for the Project, including the optimal combination of renewable generation resources and energy storage. The U.S. firm, WSP USA, Inc., is completing the study on a sole-source basis.
Transaction Advisory Services, through Emerging Sustainable Infrastructure Management Advisors LLC This grant funds technical assistance to support transaction advisory services for the Chimpili and Chilongo small greenfield run-of-river hydropower projects and with a special focus on the financing of expansion plans for the existing Zengamina small hydropower-based mini-grid project. The TA would help the grantee Hydro Electric Power Limited and other project developers raise up to $55 million in financing.
Improve access to, and quality of, antiretroviral treatment for HIV-positive children, adolescents and their families in Zambia and Zimbabwe Improving access to, and quality of, antiretroviral treatment for HIV-positive children, adolescents and their families in Zambia and Zimbabwe through use of Expert Patients;
Continued Development of a Community-Based Marine Turtle Conservation Program for Sierra Leone and Leatherback Conservation Initiative at Turtle, Bonthe/Sherbro Islands and the Southern Shoreline The recipient will conduct community based nesting beach conservation programs in the Turtle Islands, Sherbro Island and Turner's Peninsula during November -April, work with artisinal fisherman to monitor bycatch and provide training for safe release of comatose turtles, and conduct community outreach and education programs in coastal communities.
PREVENTING A LETHAL BACTERIAL DISEASE IN THE CHIMPANZEES OF SIERRA LEONE THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO GENERATE CRITICAL INFORMATION ON THE ECOLOGY AND BIOLOGY OF A BACTERIUM RESPONSIBLE FOR AN EMERGING AND POSSIBLY ZOONOTIC DISEASE (EPIZOOTIC NEUROLOGIC AND GASTROENTERIC SYNDROME, ENGS) KILLING CRITICALLY ENDANGERED CHIMPANZEES AT A SANCTUARY IN SIERRA LEONE, AND TO ASSESS THE THREAT TO WILD APES BY: (1) CONDUCTING ECOLOGICAL STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF INFECTION, EXPLAIN SEASONAL PATTERNS OF MORTALITY, AND IDENTIFY CRITICAL MANAGEMENT-RELATED INTERVENTIONS FOR STOPPING THE SPREAD OF THE DISEASE (2) DETERMINING HOW WIDESPREAD THE BACTERIUM AND SYNDROME ARE IN EQUATORIAL AFRICAN SANCTUARIES AND IN THE WILD AND (3) DETERMINING OPTIMAL GROWTH CONDITIONS FOR THE BACTERIUM IN THE LABORATORY TO FACILITATE FUTURE INVESTIGATIONS OF TREATMENTS AND PREVENTIONS.
Continued Development of a Community-Based Marine Turtle Conservation Program for Sierra Leone and Leatherback Conservation Initiative at Turtle, Bonthe/Sherbro Islands and the Southern Shoreline The purpose of this project is to develop a marine turtle conservation program within Sierra Leon that will develop on the ground conservation projects and will raise awareness about the threats from poaching and accidental bycatch in fisheries to the depleted sea turtle populations. It is the intent that this project will provide leadership in organizing and implementing sea turtle conservation programs with the national government and local communities to protect and recovery sea turtle nesting populations within Sierra Leone. Activities include: 1) community based nesting beach patrols in the Turtle Islands, Sherbro Island and Turner's Peninsula to patrol nesting beaches during November April to protect nests and nesting females from poaching, 2) collaboration with artisanal fisherman to monitor bycatch and provide training for safe release of captured turtles, and 3) conduct community outreach and education programs in coastal communities and national awareness campaigns about the protected status of sea turtles and their conservation needs.
Loma Mountains National Park Conservation Project. An approach to protect the largest populations of Western Chimpanzee in Sierra Leone The purpose of this 1-year project is to protect western chimpanzees and other key species in Sierra Leone by implementing a conservation management program in Loma Mountains National Park. Activities include: 1) conducting surveys to estimate chimpanzee abundance and assess local resource usage; 2) implementing Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) to monitor biodiversity and anthropogenic pressures; 3) strengthening law enforcement through guard training and operationalizing patrols; 4) developing sustainable revenue channels; 5) establishing a basic tourism program, revenue management and revenue sharing procedures; 6); engaging communities in developing tree nurseries for habitat restoration; 7) educating communities on chimpanzee biology and potential societal benefits, and on hunting and resource use regulations; and 8) implementing sustainable alternative livelihoods activities.
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR SIERRA LEONE AND LEATHERBACK CONSERVATION INITIATIVE AT TURTLE, BONTHE/SHERBRO ISLANDS AND THE SOUTHERN SHORELINE The purpose of this project is to develop a marine turtle conservation program within Sierra Leone that will develop on-the.ground conservation projects and will raise awareness about the threats from poaching and accidental bycatch in fisheries on.depleted sea turtle populations. Activities include: (1) community-based nesting beach surveys in the Turtle Islands, Sherbro.Island and Turner's Peninsula to survey nesting beaches during November to April to protect nests and nesting females from.poaching; (2) collaboration with artisanal fishers to monitor bycatch and provide training for safe release of captured turtles; and.(3) conduct community outreach and education programs in coastal communities and national awareness campaigns about the.protected status of sea turtles and their conservation needs.
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund The recipient will conduct community based nesting beach conservation programs in the Turtle Islands, Sherbro Island and Turner's Peninsula during November -April, work with artisinal fisherman to monitor bycatch and provide training for safe release of comatose turtles, and conduct community outreach and education programs in coastal communities.
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Continued development of a community-based marine turtle conservation program for sierra leone and leatherback conservation initiative at turtle, bonthe/sherbro islands and the southern shoreline.
Continued Development of a Community-Based Marine Turtle Conservation Program for Sierra Leone and Leatherback Conservation Initiative at Turtle, Bonthe/Sherbro Islands and the Southern Shoreline Production of education/sensitization materials including calendars, brochures and the reproduction of documents that protect marine turtles in Sierra Leone. Coastal community education/sensitization campaign about the conservation of marine turtles. Training workshops for new turtle task force members on marine turtle species identification, tagging and data collection, as well as for law enforcement personnel. Evaluation of the nesting status and hatching success of the five species of marine turtles on Sherbro and Turtle Islands, Turners Peninsula and the mainland beaches surveyed by the project. Evaluation of the by-catch status of the five species of marine turtles on Sherbro and turtle Islands, Turners Peninsula and the mainland communities surveyed by the project. Community development programs within selected fishing communities including the Turtle and Sherbro islands, Turners Peninsula and the mainland coastal communities. Incorporating university students/interns into project activities in order to strengthen the building of a stable future for the project.
Marine Turtles ConservationFund-Species Conservation Grant Continued Development of a Marine Turtle Conservation Program for Sierra Leone and Leatherback Conservation Initiative at Turtle and Bonthe/Sherbro Islands.
LOMA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVATION PROJECT: AN APPROACH TO PROTECT THE LARGEST POPULATIONS OF WESTERN CHIMPANZEE IN SIERRA LEONE-2 THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION OF LOMA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK S ENDANGERED CHIMPANZEES BY (1) CONDUCTING SURVEYS TO ESTIMATE CHIMPANZEE ABUNDANCE, UNDERSTAND POPULATION DYNAMICS, AND IDENTIFY CULTURAL TRAITS (2) CONDUCTING FECAL ANALYSIS AND BOTANICAL SURVEYS TO DETERMINE CHIMPANZEE DIETARY HABITS, AND RESOURCE NEEDS AND USE (3) USING BOTANICAL SURVEYS, SATELLITE IMAGERY AND GROUND TRUTHING TO MAP CHIMPANZEE HABITAT (4) RESTORING THAT HABITAT THROUGH REFORESTATION WITH KEY TREE SPECIES (5) IMPROVING BIOMONITORING THROUGH INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MONITORS AND EXPANDING THEIR TRAINING (6) CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN 14 SCHOOLS AND INTRODUCING A ROOTS AND SHOOTS PROGRAM FOR REGIONAL YOUTH (7) IMPROVING UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL ECONOMIES THROUGH A SOCIOECONOMIC STUDY AND LAND USE PLANNING AND PROMOTING A SHIFT TO MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LIVELIHOODS.
African Elephant Conserv-Species Conservation Grant Perfecting genetic markers for African elephant conservation