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China Eximbank provides $55 million loan for Phases 1 and 2 of Solar Street Light Installation Project
| Funder | Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Togo |
| Country | Togo |
| Start Date | Nov 23, 2014 |
| End Date | Feb 04, 2027 |
| Duration | 4,456 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 64072 |
Grant Description
China Eximbank provides $55 million loan for Phases 1 and 2 of Solar Street Light Installation Project On November 23, 2014, the Chinese Government and the Government of Togo signed a preferential loan framework agreement for Phases 1 and 2 of the Solar Street Light Installation Project.
Then, near the end of 2014, China Eximbank and the Government of Togo signed a $55 million loan agreement for Phases 1 and 2 of the Solar Street Light Installation Project.
The purpose of the project was to install 13,000 solar-powered streetlights across Togo.
The installation of the solar-power streetlights was prioritized in dispensaries, schools, markets and other public places. The completed project was to provide lighting for 144 km of road, improving traffic safety at night.
Upon completion, the project was expected to facilitate a significant reduction in government spending on public street lighting (which totaled nearly $4 million in 2011‑2014) and bring Togo closer to its goal of using 10% renewable energy by 2020.
ZTE Corporation was the contractor responsible for project implementation; they also agreed to provide training on project maintenance to local personnel.
The African Biofuel and Renewable Energy Company (SABER-ABREC) (also known as "Société africaine des biocarburants et des énergies renouvelables") collaborated with ZTE to implement the project. The project was placed under the supervision of Togo's Ministry of Energy and Mines. In 2011, the Ministry of Mines and Energy conducted a feasibility study for the project.
Phase 1 involved the installation of 7,042 solar street lights in more than 400 towns and villages in Togo. It began at the end of 2013 and was completed in August 2015. The second phase involved the construction of the remaining 5958 streetlights. Phase 2 began in mid-February 2016 and was originally expected to reach completion in June 2016.
The project was ultimately completed sometime between March 2016 and August 2018 (likely around June 2016).
A publication released in 2018 noted that the many of the solar-powered street lights were not lit up despite some being barely two years old.
Staff Comments
- This project is also known as the Public Solar Street Light/Lamp Project. The Chinese project title is 太阳能照明系统项目 or 多哥太阳能路灯项目一期工程. The French project title is Projet de 13.000 lampadaires solaires or Le projet de développement de l’éclairage or Projet d’acquisition et d’installation de treize mille (13 000) lampadaires solaires au Togo.
- The estimated interest rate of the loan is drawn from the World Bank's Debtor Reporting System (DRS). See https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sw4f7gluxa52fk/DRS%20Official%20Commitments%20from%20China%20Through%202021.xlsx?dl=0 and https://www.dropbox.com/s/ab8qt4n6jijcbhd/IDS_Average%20interest%20on%20new%20external%20debt%20commitments.xlsx?dl=0
Sources & References
- Togo : la première phase du projet d’installation de 13 000 lampadaires solaires est achevée
- Opening up the power sector, 2018 Country Guide for Investment Cooperation: Togo
- ZTE Builds Solar Street Light With Lithium Ion Battery Project In Togo
- Chinese firm hailed for timely execution of Togo's solar project
- 中企太阳能路灯项目改善多哥民生
- 中多签署太阳能照明系统项目优惠贷款协议
- Opening up the power sector
- Réduction de la facture énergétique
- Le Togo sait quite le soleil ne ment pas
- Rapport d'activites 2015
- Togo
- Eclairage public : Le Scandale des lampadaires solaires
- Eclairage public : vers le tout solaire
- Togo: ZTE Corp achève la première phase d'un projet de 13.000 lampadaires solaires
- Projets - Mobilisation de Ressources
- 在多中资机构
- ChinaLoansToAfrica©SAIS-CARI.csv Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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