Overview

The project supports adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in public facilities (primarily in health and education sectors) for sustained delivery of essential services for basic human needs in Afghanistan. The project will be implemented initially in 18 provinces that are either not connected with grid or receive less than 6 hours of average supply of electricity that constraints the services of public facilities. Approx. 792 facilities will be targeted based on technical criteria for selection. Further, the following project interventions are considered in the identified facilities: a) supply of decentralised renewable energy-based electricity and energy efficiency measures in both education and health sectors and b) Support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of decentralised renewable energy systems through appropriate service delivery models and capacity building/ training (e.g. private sector/gender inclusion). 

Objectives

• To adopt renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in public facilities, especially in the health and education sectors, to provide essential services for meeting basic human needs in Afghanistan.
• To reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and increase energy security and resilience for Afghanistan.
•  To create employment opportunities, enhance productive capacities, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth for the Afghan people, especially women, youth, and other marginalized groups.

• To align with the Strategic Framework for Afghanistan 2023-2025 and contribute to its outcomes of improving the quality of life and well-being of the Afghan people.