The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) SOUTH ASIA | Nepal | Energy & Extractives Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2015 | Seq No: 10 | ARCHIVED on 12-Mar-2020 | ISR40646 | Implementing Agencies: Nepal Electricity Authority, Ministry of Finance Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 22-Dec-2014 Effectiveness Date: 14-Jun-2016 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 30-May-2018 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: 07-May-2018 Original Closing Date: 31-Dec-2020 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2020 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project development objectives (PDOs) are to: (i) increase solar photovoltaic generated electricity to supply to the NEA grid; and (ii) reduce NEA's distribution losses in selected distribution centers. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Component 1: Grid-connected Solar PV Farms Development:(Cost $54.00 M) Component 2: Distribution System Planning Loss Reduction:(Cost $88.00 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions The project has two components: (a) Grid-connected Solar PV Farms Development; and (b) Distribution System Planning and Loss Reduction. Grid-connected Solar PV Farms Development: The activities under this component are progressing well. Out of seven sites, construction works is ongoing in five sites (20 MWp). The construction in other two sites (5 MWp) will be initiated by March 2020. The major equipment has been delivered at the site. The forebay area (1.3 MWp) would be connected to the grid by March 2020. Subsequently, staff quarter area (9 MWp) would be connected by April 2020 and the remaining 14 MWp is expected to be commissioned by July 2020. The contractor has completed manufacturing of all the major equipment and are dispatched except the power transformer. Distribution System Planning and Loss Reduction: There are eight contract packages under this component. The weekly meetings among the Project team, contractors and the Bank team have improved the implementation of these activities by removing key bottlenecks encountered during the execution. The 33/11 kilo-volt (kV) substations in two locations (Gorusinghe and Labani) under package 2 (ICB 2) are expected to be completed by early March 2020. Similarly, distribution reinforcement/expansion works in Province 3 and Province 5 is expected to complete by May 30, 3/12/2020 Page 1 of 5 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) 2020. Furthermore, an international contract management expert has been engaged to provide hands-on support on the contract and the Project management. The expert conducted a workshop on contract management for NEA’s senior management and also carried out procurement clinics for the Project staffs. The preparation of the Distribution Loss Reduction Master Plan (DLRMP) got affected due to unavailability of data for networks below 33 kV. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance -- High High Macroeconomic -- Substantial Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies -- Substantial Substantial Technical Design of Project or Program -- Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and -- High High Sustainability Fiduciary -- Substantial Substantial Environment and Social -- Moderate Moderate Stakeholders -- Moderate Moderate Other -- -- -- Overall -- Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes increase solar photovoltaic generated electricity to supply to the NEA grid IN00807368 ►Average annual solar PV generated electricity supplied to the NEA grid (Gigawatt-hour (GWh), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.70 Date 17-Oct-2014 20-Jun-2019 07-Mar-2020 30-Jun-2020 reduce NEA’s distribution losses in selected distribution centers IN00807369 ►Distribution Loss Reduction in Selected Distribution Centers (Percentage, Custom) 3/12/2020 Page 2 of 5 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 Date 17-Oct-2014 20-Jun-2019 07-Mar-2020 31-Jul-2020 Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Component 1: Grid-connected Solar PV Farms Development IN00807370 ►Generation Capacity of Renewable Energy (other than hydropower) constructed (Megawatt, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.00 Date 17-Oct-2014 20-Jun-2019 19-Feb-2020 31-Jul-2020 IN00807423 Generation Capacity of Renewable Energy constructed-Solar (Megawatt, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.00 Date 19-Feb-2020 21-May-2018 19-Feb-2020 31-Jul-2020 Component 2: Distribution System Planning Loss Reduction IN00807421 ►Distribution Loss Reduction Master Plan developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 17-Oct-2014 20-Jun-2019 19-Feb-2020 31-Jul-2020 Inception report prepared. Comments: IN00807422 ►Distribution Master Plan developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 17-Oct-2014 21-May-2018 19-Feb-2020 31-Jul-2020 IN00807424 ►Distribution lines constructed or rehabilitated under the project (Kilometers, Custom) 3/12/2020 Page 3 of 5 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date 17-Oct-2014 21-May-2018 19-Feb-2020 31-Jul-2020 IN00807425 Distribution lines constructed under the project (Kilometers, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date 17-Oct-2014 20-Jun-2019 19-Feb-2020 31-Jul-2020 Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P146344 IDA-55660 Effective USD 130.00 130.00 0.00 48.84 72.26 40% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P146344 IDA-55660 Effective 22-Dec-2014 20-Feb-2015 14-Jun-2016 31-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2020 Cumulative Disbursements 3/12/2020 Page 4 of 5 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 3/12/2020 Page 5 of 5