Public Disclosure Copy 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: 7 | ARCHIVED on 23-May-2018 | ISR32376 | 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 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 PHRPDODEL Components 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 Satisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating  Substantial  Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions 5/23/2018 Page 1 of 6 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) 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. The contractor and the consultant are now mobilized in the site and have started initial set of work in the selected sites such as soil test and topographical survey in the selected sites. Honorable Minister Mr. Barsha Man Pun of Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation laid the foundation stone for the construction of the 25 MW Solar Plant on April 27, 2018. Distribution System Planning and Loss Reduction: The contract worth USD 26 million has been awarded and the contractor has already been mobilized in the site. Procurement of distribution package in Illam and Panchthar district and preparation of loss reduction master plan is progressing. 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 Sustainability  --  High  High Fiduciary  --  Substantial  Substantial Environment and Social  --  Moderate  Moderate Stakeholders  --  Moderate  Moderate Other  --  --  -- Overall  --  Substantial  Substantial Results Project Development Objective Indicators PHINDPDOTBL  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 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 30-Jun-2020 5/23/2018 Page 2 of 6 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) PHINDPDOTBL  Distribution Loss Reduction in Selected Distribution Centers (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 Date 17-Oct-2014 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 31-Jul-2020 Overall Comments The contracts are awarded and the contractors are working in the sites as per their scope of work, however there's no development to be updated in the result indicators yet. Intermediate Results Indicators PHINDIRITBL  Distribution lines constructed or rehabilitated under the project (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date 17-Oct-2014 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 31-Jul-2020 PHINDIRITBL  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 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 31-Jul-2020 5/23/2018 Page 3 of 6 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) PHINDIRITBL  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 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 31-Jul-2020 PHINDIRITBL  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 17-Oct-2014 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 31-Jul-2020 PHINDIRITBL  Distribution Master Plan developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 17-Oct-2014 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 31-Jul-2020 PHINDIRITBL  Distribution Loss Reduction Master Plan developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 17-Oct-2014 13-Nov-2017 21-May-2018 31-Jul-2020 Overall Comments The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting the preparation of the Distribution Master Plan (DMP). This is implemented by the Project Management Directorate (PMD) of the NEA. The Consultant is already on board. The Consultant has already submitted inception report and first quarterly report. They have been providing Geographical Information System (GIS) training to supervisors and engineers of all distribution centers and regional offices of NEA in the process of developing GIS map of 11 and 33 kV distribution system. The pilot sites for detailed study are being identified in close coordination of regional offices in all provinces. 5/23/2018 Page 4 of 6 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) 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 8.86 118.90 6.9% 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 Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. 5/23/2018 Page 5 of 6 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal: Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency (P146344) Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 5/23/2018 Page 6 of 6 Public Disclosure Copy