This report is prepared within Phase 1 of the project Renewable Energy Resource Mapping for the Republic of the Maldives. This part of the project focuses on solar resource mapping and measurement services as part of a technical assistance in the renewable energy development implemented by the World Bank in Maldives.
... See More + This report summarizes results of first 12 months of the measuring campaign by the project ESMAP at four solar meteorological stations, installed in Maldives as part of the World Bank’s ESMAP mission in Maldives. This report describes delivery of site-specific data, site adaptation of solar model, data uncertainty and statistical summary. This report accompanies delivery of site-specific solar resource and meteorological data for four sites, where solar meteorological stations have been operated. As a result of high-quality operation of the meteorological sits, and site adaptation the Solargis model, reliable historical time series and TMY data is computed. The delivered time series and Typical Meteorological Year data is ready for use for bankable evaluation of solar energy projects.
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The development objective for Gas Storage Expansion Project is to increase security of gas supply and support gas trading in Turkey by expanding gas storage capacity.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) trainings will be provided by the project to introduce the cultures and social habits of the region to the foreign workers and to prevent possible conflicts between local people and workers; (ii) dust emissions will be reduced through the regular watering of roads, especially unpaved ones; (iii) traffic problems such as exceeding speed limits and causing danger for communities; (iv) measures to prevent pollution which is given in EIA report should be followed; (v) the precautions stated in EIA Report should be taken to prevent the noise and visual impacts; and (vi) Health and safety awareness trainings should be provided to workers periodically throughout their employment.
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The development objective of the Beijing Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Scale-Up Project for China is to scale up rooftop PV systems and Energy Efficiency (EE) investments in the public sector in Beijing.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are includes : (i) noise management should arrange construction time reasonably to avoid a large number of high noises at the same time; (ii) waste gas control should watering moderately and necessary to prevent dust and to avoid watering too much affected by the construction activities; (iii) separate collect, storage, remove and transport solid waste, e.g. construction waste, waste materials and packaging; (iv) block the light at the construction site of lighting or boundary in order to reduce the impact on the campus and surrounding residents; (v) strengthen publicity and education on traffic safety regulations for motor vehicle drivers and construction workers, subject to the management of school security departments; (vi) require work grounding and repeat grounding protection measures for mechanical equipment.
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This paper examines the causal relationship between energy efficiency and economic growth based on panel data for 56 high- and middle-income countries from 1978 to 2012.
... See More + Using a panel vector autoregression approach, the study finds evidence of a long-run Granger causality from economic growth to lower energy intensity for all countries. The study also finds evidence of long-run bidirectional causality between lower energy intensity and higher economic growth for middle-income countries. This finding suggests that beyond climate benefits, middle-income countries may also earn an extra growth dividend from energy efficiency measures.
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Policy Research Working Paper WPS8077 MAY 30, 2017
Ratings for the Energy Roadmap Institutional and Regulatory Framework Project for Tonga were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, implementation was moderately unsatisfactory, and risk to sustainability was moderate.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: close coordination and engagement with other development partners in the identification of policy priorities is useful in sectors where the Bank has limited previously knowledge and engagement. The continued and consistent presence of a lead coordinator in the sector can provide vital support to the Government of Tonga (GoT) to coordinate multiple donor and key stakeholders in the sector and ensure the ongoing implementation of Tonga energy road map (TERM). Multiple stakeholders came together to discuss the environmental and social issues and impacts in the energy sector, and to agree on a set of guidelines that will satisfy the industry and the government regulators. The preparation of the draft energy sector bill by an international expert law firm, which included a local lawyer as part of the consultancy team, helped to ensure that the approach and legal drafting was appropriate for the local context. The project experienced substantial delays despite the appraisal concluding that the criteria for readiness had been met, in particular implementing agencies were still building up some of the fundamental implementation and management capabilities, and budget support and sustainable fiduciary support within TERM - implementation unit (IU) was not yet in place. Early proactive action on behalf of the Bank to support the implementing agencies with project management, financial management, and procurement was required. Due to delays during the initial implementation period, the key technical assistance needs within the sector moved beyond what the project had originally set out to address, for example it was identified that beyond a petroleum risk management framework broader unifying legislative reform was required.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report 115279 MAY 26, 2017
The transport sector offers limited options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as compared with other sectors, such as power generation and industrial sectors.
... See More + To understand the potential reduction of energy consumption and associated emissions through fuel substitution or transportation service demand reduction, this study estimates own- and cross-price elasticities of various fuels used for transportation. The analysis shows, like many previous studies, that an increase in fuel prices would not have a large effect on transport sector carbon dioxide emissions, due to limited substitution possibilities among fuels for transportation. The study also finds that price-induced changes that lead to an increase in the rate of adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles would be more effective than a policy to cause fuel substitution.
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Policy Research Working Paper WPS8070 MAY 22, 2017
The objectives of the Urban Development Support Project for Afghanistan are to create an enabling policy framework and enhance urban policy making capacity in relevant agencies at the national level; and strengthen city planning, management and service delivery capacity in five Provincial Capital Cities (PCCs).
... See More + There are five components to the project, the first component being urban information - building an urban management information system. This component will finance: (i) technical assistance to create the database and web architecture for the UMIS; (ii) design and implementation of surveys, and analysis of data gathered by municipalities; (iii) annual data updates as well as maintenance of hardware and software of the UMIS. The second component is the urban institutions: institutional and capacity development (US$4.50 million). This component will finance: (a) implementation of an Urban Planning Functional review of the urban planning functions and capacities of MUDH and other relevant agencies, as well as the planning functions and capacities under the participating PCCs, and the preparation of an Action Plan for technical assistance to be supported by UDSP over the course of its three-year implementation period. The third component is the urban integration: strengthening urban planning at national and local levels. This component will integrate urban planning and development, supported by technical consultancies, goods, and information technology-related hardware and software, including training, for: (1) development of curriculum for urban planning practitioners; and (2) preparation of local Strategic Development Plans (SDPs) at the five PCCs, taking into account an inventory of existing planning and land use conditions, land use efficiency and service provision. Finally, the fourth component is the urban investments: feasibility and design studies for urban infrastructure. This component will be implemented by MUDH in coordination with IDLG and the five participating PCCs to support the preparation of multi-year Capital Investment Plans (CIPs) linked to the SDPs and feasibility studies for both priority and catalytic projects in the five participating PCCs.
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This report presents results of the solar resource mapping and photovoltaic power potential evaluation, as a part of a technical assistance for the renewable energy development in Myanmar, implemented by the World Bank.The study has two objectives: 1) Improve the awareness and knowledge of resources for solar energy technologies by producing a comprehensive countrywide data set and maps based on satellite and meteorological modelling.
... See More + This report evaluates key solar climate features, and geographic and time variability of solar power potentialin the country. The outcomes are supported by explanation of the methodology and evaluation of thedata uncertainty.2) Provide support information for installation of meteorological stations in Myanmar by identifying and evaluating the most feasible areas. The data used in this report are based on the satellite and meteorological models. Due to lack of accurate solar measurements, the data and the outcomes published in this study have higher uncertainty, compared to other regions. The regional uncertainty of models can be reduced in future by acquiring high quality measurements at several meteorological stations with specialised solar-measuring equipment. The report also provides an indicative analysis of regions and areas where deployment of solar measuring stations could take place. These stations would contribute to the validation of the models and reducing the datauncertainty. Once at least one year of measurements is available the data can be used for adaptation of solar and meteorological models and for detailed analysis of solar climate at representative sites.
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The development objective of the Urban Development Project for Kyrgyz Republic is to improve the quality of municipal services and pilot energy efficiency and seismic resilience retrofits of urban infrastructure in participating towns.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) ensure the use of noise control techniques on noisy equipment such as use of machines equipped with appropriate mufflers are located appropriately; (2) dust prevention measures and good housekeeping practices such as water spraying to prevent dust and use of curtains and screening of the construction area; (3) optimal use of alternative roads to prevent disturbance to the visitors and residents; (4) separation of all types of waste streams, reuse, and recycling wherever possible; (5) ensure all fire protection measures have been implemented; (6) fencing off the site or access to site with proper safety signs; and (7) ensure all attests and certificates have been acquired in particular for fire protection and monitoring of emissions and concentrations in air.
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The development objective of the Urban Development Project for Kyrgyz Republic is to improve the quality of municipal services and pilot energy efficiency and seismic resilience retrofits of urban infrastructure in participating towns.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) ensure the use of noise control techniques on noisy equipment such as use of machines equipped with appropriate mufflers are located appropriately; (2) dust prevention measures and good housekeeping practices such as water spraying to prevent dust and use of curtains and screening of the construction area; (3) optimal use of alternative roads to prevent disturbance to the visitors and residents; (4) separation of all types of waste streams, reuse, and recycling wherever possible; (5) ensure all fire protection measures have been implemented; (6) fencing off the site or access to site with proper safety signs; and (7) ensure all attests and certificates have been acquired in particular for fire protection and monitoring of emissions and concentrations in air.
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This is a statement by Jose Antonio Meade Kuribreña, Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, at the ninety-fifth meeting of the Development Committee held on April 22, 2017.
... See More + The progress made towards a better and stronger World Bank Group (WBG) outlined in the forward look update. There are substantial milestones that set the foundations to reach the twin goals, meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and catalyze private investment. However, complex global challenges, slow economic growth, inequality, conflict, climate change, protectionism, among others- could jeopardize any progress made so far and force us to cut back on our expectations. We expect the WBG to step up to the challenges by maintaining its relevance for all its members. It is fundamental that the WBG stays engaged with all client segments while prioritizing financial sustainability in order to protect its long-term relevance. To support global economic growth and reach the agreed goals, the WBG must strengthen its engagement with all middle-income countries (MICs). Notwithstanding the increasing work of the Group with low-income countries (LICs) and lower middle-income economies, upper MICs are home to about 2.6 billion people, many still leaving below the poverty line, they also generate well over half of CO2 emissions.
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The development objective of the OMVS Transmission Expansion Project for Western Africa is to enhance electricity trade among Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal.The project consists of two components: (1) RIMA Reinforcement and Expansion; and (2) Technical Assistance.
... See More + The first component, RIMA reinforcement and expansion will finance the construction of a new 288 km long 225 kV double circuit transmission line from Kayes (Mali) to Tambacounda (Senegal), with an estimated wheeling capacity of 400 MW. The line earth system will be equipped with a fiber optic cable (24 pairs) and equipment required to provide electricity access to villages along the route of the line. To connect the line to the system, the IDA Credit will also finance two 225 KV bays at the existing substation in Kayes and at the future substation in Tambacounda. The latter substation is under construction under the World Bank’s cofinanced Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du fleuve Gambie (OMVG) Interconnection Project. This component divided into two sub-component, (i) Kayes-Tambacounda Transmission Line; and (ii) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System; The second component, technical assistance will finance the contract of the Owner’s Engineer that will assist Société de Gestion de l’Energie de Manantali (SOGEM) in implementing the project, including assistance in the procurement process and undertaking the supervision of the works included under sub component 1.1. In addition, this component will finance consultancy services to strengthen SOGEM’s capabilities to implement the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) as well as operating costs.
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The development objective of the Urban Development Project for Kyrgyz Republic is to improve the quality of municipal services and pilot energy efficiency and seismic resilience retrofits of urban infrastructure in participating towns.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) ensure the use of noise control techniques on noisy equipment such as use of machines equipped with appropriate mufflers are located appropriately; (2) dust prevention measures and good housekeeping practices such as water spraying to prevent dust and use of curtains and screening of the construction area; (3) optimal use of alternative roads to prevent disturbance to the visitors and residents; (4) separation of all types of waste streams, reuse, and recycling wherever possible; (5) ensure all fire protection measures have been implemented; (6) fencing off the site or access to site with proper safety signs; and (7) ensure all attests and certificates have been acquired in particular for fire protection and monitoring of emissions and concentrations in air.
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The development objective of the Urban Development Project for Kyrgyz Republic is to improve the quality of municipal services and pilot energy efficiency and seismic resilience retrofits of urban infrastructure in participating towns.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) ensure the use of noise control techniques on noisy equipment such as use of machines equipped with appropriate mufflers are located appropriately; (2) dust prevention measures and good housekeeping practices such as water spraying to prevent dust and use of curtains and screening of the construction area; (3) optimal use of alternative roads to prevent disturbance to the visitors and residents; (4) separation of all types of waste streams, reuse, and recycling wherever possible; (5) ensure all fire protection measures have been implemented; (6) fencing off the site or access to site with proper safety signs; and (7) ensure all attests and certificates have been acquired in particular for fire protection and monitoring of emissions and concentrations in air.
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The development objective of the Second Energy Sector Project is to improve reliability of and access to electricity services and revenue collection in two regional distribution utilities in Mongolia.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: all construction vehicles must have mufflers in good condition to avoid excessive noise emissions and frightening any nearby livestock Construction activities should be limited to legally permissible times, or to between 7:00 AM and 6:00PM, whichever is stricter. If work must be done outside these time limits: (a) permission must be obtained from the appropriate authorities; and (b) local residents be given sufficient advanced notification; No burning, on-site burying or dumping of solid waste shall occur. If burning is the only alternative, prior approvals should be obtained from the local environmental authority; the construction contractor shall provide safety measures such as installation of fences, barriers warning signs, lighting systems to prevent traffic accidents as well as other risk to people and sensitive areas; under no circumstances shall the contractor dispose of any material in environmentally sensitive areas, such as in areas of natural habitat or in watercourses; and when removed off site, solid waste or construction debris shall be disposed of only at sites identified and officially designated by the local waste management authorities.
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The objective of the Additional Financing for the Urban Development Project for Congo, Democratic Republic of is to improve access to basic services and strengthen urban and municipal management of the targeted cities.
... See More + The additional credit will scale up the existing project, broaden its scope to include additional cities, and increase outcomes, including financing the costs associated with consolidating and strengthening the results of the UDP in the six current project cities, as well as (i) expanding the geographic reach of the project by adding three more project cities for a total of nine; (ii) revising the results framework to incorporate results from the additional financing (AF), with more expected beneficiaries and more cities implementing improved urban management practices; (iii) revising and simplifying the city performance evaluation mechanism to incorporate lessons learned and recommendations from the midterm review (as planned at appraisal); and (iv) strengthening the project implementation unit in the Ministry of Urban Planning and Housing, staffed by civil servants, by more closely involving representatives from other concerned ministries in project activities and providing targeted technical assistance.
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