Temperature - European Investment Bank

WEST AFRICAN POWER POOL (WAPP) PÖYRY ENERGY LTD.
Mount Coffee HPP ESIA and RAP 2012-09-18
ESIA Report Page 178
Table 24-4: Renewable electricity projects
Type Installed capacity Supply to Observations
Mein River Mini
Hydro
Wayavah Falls
Micro Hydro
Sorlumba Biomass
Electricity Project
COCOPA Biomass
Electricity Project
1 MW >3000 consumers potential for 1.5 MW; electricity "at
less than half the current cost"
15 kW 150 HH
35 kW 200 HH Fuel: crude palm oil
240 kW 4700 HH, 1 hospital Fuel: rubber tree woodchips;
estimated tariff 0.3-0.35 USD/kWh
Source. LESSP, direct communication 2012-04-23
From these few examples, it becomes quite evident that project of this type can be
solutions especially for remote areas, for which it is unlikely that they will be connected
to a main grid in the short or medium term. However, they cannot really be considered
as an alternative to Mt. Coffee or other medium to large sized hydropower projects).
24.3 Conclusions
The main conclusion from this evaluation is that the rehabilitation of Mt. Coffee, as
currently planned, is the preferred option from an environmental and social point of
view. The benefits from this Project by far outweigh its negative impacts, and the
evaluated alternatives are less advantageous.