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ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED JOINTLY(AIJ)
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Uniform Reporting Format:
Activities Implemented Jointly Under the Pilot Phase
List of
Projects
A. Description of the AIJ project
1. Title of project: Matanzas Hydroelectric Project
2. Host country: Guatemala
3. Brief project description:
This project will construct a hydroelectric dam that will generate electricity by renewable resource
(water), thereby displacing combustion of fossil fuels that would otherwise be used to generate
electricity. The dam is a 14 MW medium-head hydroelectric project with two power plants. Most of the power
generated by the two sites will be sold to the Guatemalan national electric utility, Instituto Nacional de
Electricidat (INDE). The average annual combined production is estimated at 82.4 GWh/yr. Plant size and
water flow rates indicate that the hydro facility on the Chilasco River will be operational 72% of the
time; the hydro facility on the Matanzas River will be operational will be operational 64% of the time. The
Matanzas project is estimated to reduce GHG emissions by a total of 315,900 mt C or 1,156,194 mt of
CO2 over a 15 year project life.
4. Participants:
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Name of Organization or Individual
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Country
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Center for Sustainable Development in the Americas
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United States
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Tecnoguat S.A.
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Guatemala
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Energia Global International (EGI)
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Bermuda
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Please Complete If Applicable
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Organization
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Name of organization (original language)Or
Name of individual if unaffiliated with any organization
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Center for Sustainable Development in the Americas (CSDA)
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Name of organization (English)
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Center for Sustainable Development in the Americas (CSDA)
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Acronym (original language)
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Acronym (English)
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CSDA
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Department
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Function(s) within the AIJ project activities
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Project coordination
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Street
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1700 Connecticut Avenue, NW
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City
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Washington
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State
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District of Columbia
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Post code
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20009
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Country
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U.S.A.
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Telephone
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202-588-0155
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Fax
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202-588-0756
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E-mail
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csdainfo@csdanet.org
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World Wide Web-URL address
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Administrative Officer Responsible for the Project
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Surname
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Figueres
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First name, middle name
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Cristiana
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Job title
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Executive Director
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Direct telephone
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202-588-8155
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Direct fax
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202-588-0756
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Direct e-mail
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Contact Person for AIJ Activities (if different from the Administrative Officer)
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Surname
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First name, middle name
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Job title
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Direct telephone
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Direct fax
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Direct e-mail
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Please Complete If Applicable
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Organization
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Name of organization (original language)Or
Name of individual if unaffiliated with any organization
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Tecnoguate S.A.
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Name of organization (English)
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Tecnoguate S.A.
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Acronym (original language)
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Acronym (English)
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Department
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Function(s) within the AIJ project activities
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Project development and coordination assistance
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Street
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Centro Gerencial Las Margaritas
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City
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Zona 10 Calle Diagonal 6 10-01
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State
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Cuidad Guatemala
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Post code
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Country
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Guatemala
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Telephone
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502-339-3171/5
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Fax
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502-339-3176
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E-mail
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World Wide Web-URL address
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Administrative Officer Responsible for the Project
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Surname
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Esquivel
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First name, middle name
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Carlos
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Job title
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Direct telephone
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Direct fax
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Direct e-mail
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Contact Person for AIJ Activities (if different from the Administrative Officer)
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Surname
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First name, middle name
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Job title
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Direct telephone
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Direct fax
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Direct e-mail
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Please Complete If Applicable
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Organization
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Name of organization (original language)or
Name of individual if unaffiliated with any organization
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Energia Global International
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Name of organization (English)
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Energia Global International
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Acronym (original language)
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Acronym (English)
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EGI
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Department
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Function(s) within the AIJ project activities
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Project implementation
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Street
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401 Edgewater Drive
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City
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Wakefield
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State
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Massachusetts
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Post code
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01880
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Country
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U.S.A.
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Telephone
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781-224-1125
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Fax
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781-224-3375
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E-mail
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World Wide Web-URL address
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Administrative Officer Responsible for the Project
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Surname
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Clark
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First name, middle name
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Peter
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Job title
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Officer
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Direct telephone
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781-224-1125
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Direct fax
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Direct e-mail
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Contact Person for AIJ Activities (if different from the Administrative Officer)
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Surname
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First name, middle name
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Job title
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Direct telephone
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Direct fax
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Direct e-mail
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5. Description of AIJ project activities
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Item
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Type of Project
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Sector(s)
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Energy
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Primary activity(ies)
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Hydroelectric dam construction
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Project Location
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Country
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Guatemala
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Exact location (city, state, region)
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Central Guatemalan state of Baja Verapax approximately 125 Kilometers north of Guatemala City at
the confluence of the San Isidro-Matansas and Chilasco Rivers.
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Key Dates and Current Stage of Project
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Project starting date (month/year)
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February 2001
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Project ending date (month/year)
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2016
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Project lifetime (years)
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15 years
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Current stage of project
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Beginning construction.
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General Project Description and Technical Data
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This project will construct a hydroelectric dam which will generate electricity by renewable
resource (water) thereby displacing combustion of fossil fuels used to generate electricity. The
dam is a 14 MW medium-head hydroelectric project with two power plants. Most of the power generated
by the two sites will be sold to the national electric utility, Instituto Nacional de Electricidat
(INDE). One of the project developers (Tecnoguat) and INDE have signed a long term (15 year,
renewable) power purchase agreement.
The average annual combined production is estimated at 82.4 GWh/yr. Plant size and water flow rates
indicate that the hydro facility on the Chilasco River will be operational 72% of the time; the
hydro facility on the Matanzas River will be operational will be operational 64% of the time.
The project will address emissions of CO2 that result from the combustion of fossil
fuels used in generating electricity. Greenhouse benefits of the project will consist of displacing
electricity that would otherwise have been generated by thermal plants. The Matanzas project is
estimated to reduce GHG emissions by a total of 315,900 mt C or 1,156,194 mt of CO2 over
a 15 year project life.
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6. Cost
(a) Explanation of methodology for calculating cost data
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Methodology for Calculating Cost Data
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Cost estimates are based on preliminary data from contractors and equipment suppliers. ??
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(b) Cost data–Project development
Financing is being negotiated with Overseas Corporation (OPIC).
(c) Cost data–Project implementation.
The hydroelectric facility will cost $25,000,000 with an energy production of 82.4 GWh/yr. at a value of
about $0.065/kWh. EGI will provide $5,000,000; additional funding is being sought.
7. Monitoring and verification of AIJ project activities and results
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Party(ies) that will be monitoring project activities
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Tecnoguat, S.A. and CSDA have agreed to third party external verification by a Secretariat
designee.
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Party(ies) that will be externally verifying project results
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The Guatemalan JI Office will conduct verification activities.
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Date when the monitoring plan became (or will become) operational (month/year)
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February 2001
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Types of data that will be collected
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The types of data to be collected will include water flow volume, electricity generated and
electricity sold.
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Description of Monitoring and Verification Activities and Schedule for Implementation
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The Matanzas project developers plan to monitor the emissions reductions by using continuous water
level metering at the hydrometric station upstream from the dam. Flow rates will then be converted
to kilowatt hours. Flow data will be collected by the monitors every fifteen minutes. Additional
information states that the electricity sold will be tracked in order to determine their annual
return (100% of generated electricity will be sold). Electricity will be monitored every 15 seconds
by meters on the busbar, on the high voltage side of the transformer. Meter data is the net
electricity going into the line after losses in the turbine, generator, transformer and parasitic
use by plant (lights, etc). Information on actual electricity sold will be included in the annual
report submitted to the USIJI. The generation and sales of electricity will be tracked annually so
if an unexpected weather event occurs, actual GHG emissions will be accounted for accurately.
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B. Governmental approval
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Please check one of the following.
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This report is a first report.or
This report is an intermediate report.or
This report is a final report.
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Please check one of the following:
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This report is a joint report. Letter(s) of approval of this report from the designated national
authority of the other Party(ies) involved in the activity is(are) attached in Section J, Annex.or
This report is a separate report.
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Additional comments (if any):
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C. Compatibility with, and supportiveness of, national economic development and socioeconomic and
environmental priorities and strategies
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Compatibility with Economic Development and Socioeconomic and Environmental Priorities
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Government electricity expansion plans call for an increase of 640 MW of installed capacity during
the period 1996-2004. The planned mix is fossil fuel – 72%, geothermal – 3% and hydro
– 25%. The current mix is fossil fuel - 60% and hydro-electricity – 40%. In November
1996, the Guatemalan legislature approved Law 93-96, the General Law of Electricity to restructure
the industry and reshape the way electricity is marketed to Guatemalan customers. The Guatemalan
government is actively promoting private investment by enacting laws that support the needs of an
open market. The electricity sector is open to both local and foreign investment and ownership.
This project fits within the goals and laws of Guatemalan government for increased power generation
capacity.
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D. Environmental, social/cultural, and economic impacts of the AIJ project
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Non-Greenhouse-Gas Environmental Impacts of the Project
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Positive impacts: Soil erosion along the riverbed will be reduced through the project. Local
air pollution benefits include avoided SO2 emissions.
Negative impacts: Environmental impacts of the dams are mitigated by three factors: 1) all
the activity of the project will concentrate on areas of land that have already been intervened, 2)
size: both hydroelectric plants are small (full coverage is 0.022 sq km, and 3) localized impacts:
adverse impacts on flora and fauna will be localized to the immediate dam area and can be reclaimed
after the construction phase.
A detailed environmental management plan based on norms and standards has been established to
prevent, control and mitigate the negative impacts.
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Social/Cultural Impacts of the Project
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Tecnoguat is prepared to contribute to the local community through improving the schools and health
clinics in the area.
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Economic Impacts of the Project
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Socioeconomic development of the area is attractive. Construction will require about 250 workers,
most of whom will come from surrounding areas. Post construction operation will provide about 30
jobs. Improved road access and the capital inflow can help jumpstart other economic activities in
the area. An example is the small dam on the Matanzas river which can be seeded with local fish and
serve as a source of income and protein to the villages.
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E. Greenhouse gas impacts of the AIJ project
1. Scenario description
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Site Designation
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Site number (order of presentation in this report)
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1 of 1
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Site name/designation
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Project sector
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Energy
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Reference Scenario
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Primary activity(ies)
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Traditional housing
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Has the reference scenario changed since the last report? (If yes, explain any changes below.)
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Yes
No
This is the first project report.
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Description:
The project will be implemented in phases. ????
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Predicted Project Scenario
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Primary activity(ies)
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Energy efficient housing: Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
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Description:
The hydroelectric dam will displace combustion of fossil fuels to meet demand equivalent to the dam
power output.
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Actual Project
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Primary activity(ies)
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This information is not yet available.
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Description:
This information is not yet available.
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2. GHG emission/sequestration calculation methodology
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GHG Emission/Sequestration Calculation Methodology
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Site number
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1 of 1
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Project sector
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Energy
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Description of Calculation Methodology for the Reference Scenario
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The calculation of the emissions baseline and total avoided emissions of CO2 from
burning bunker fuel (80%) and diesel (20%) for the Matanzas project is made using the ProForm
method developed by the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and the International Institute for Energy
Conservation.
The reference scenario consists of fossil fuel combustion to produce a power output identical to
that for the proposed project output.
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Description of Calculation Methodology for the Project Scenario
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The Matanzas project is estimated to reduce GHG emissions by a total of 315,900 mt C or 1,156,194
mt of CO2 over a 15 year project life.
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Description of Calculation Methodology for the Actual Project
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This information is not yet available.
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3. GHG emission/sequestration data
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Reporting of GHG emissions/sequestration
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Projected Net Greenhouse Gas Benefits: All Project Sites
(Tonnes, Full Molecular Weight Basis)
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Sector(s):
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Energy
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Project Activity(ies):
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Alternative energy generation (hydroelectric)
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Year 1 =
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To be determined; project life is 15 years after commercial operations start
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Reference Scenario Emissions
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Project Scenario Emissions
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Net GHG Benefits
(Reference Scenario - Project Scenario)
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Cumulative GHG Benefits
(Reference Scenario - Project Scenario)
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Year
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CO2
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CH4
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N2O
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CO2
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CH4
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N2O
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CO2
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CH4
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N2O
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CO2-
Equivalent
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CO2
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CH4
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N2O
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CO2-
Equivalent
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1
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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21,062
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21,062
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2
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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42,124
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42,124
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3
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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63,186
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63,186
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4
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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84,248
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84,248
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5
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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105,310
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105,310
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6
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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126,372
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126,372
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7
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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147,434
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147,434
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8
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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168,496
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168,496
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9
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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189,558
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189,558
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10
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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210,620
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210,620
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11
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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231,682
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231,682
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12
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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252,744
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252,744
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13
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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273,806
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273,806
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14
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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294,868
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294,868
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15
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21,062
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0
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21,062
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21,062
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315,930
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315,930
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Total
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315,930
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0
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315,930
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315,930
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315,930
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210,566
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(b) Additional information on GHG emissions/sequestration
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Indirect or Secondary GHG Impacts (Positive and Negative)
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Factors That Could Cause the Future Loss or Reversal of GHG Benefits
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Factors that could cause loss of anticipated GHG emission reductions are associated with failure of
the project. These include loss or depletion of the hydrologic resource due to drought, equipment
failure, bad market conditions for renewable energy (e.g. increased competition from cheaper,
dirtier energy sources) or failure by participating investors.
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Strategy for Reducing the Risk of Future Loss or Reversal of GHG Benefits
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The project developers are fully insured for project failure due to equipment failure, natural
disaster or financial failure.
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F. Funding of the AIJ project
1. Identification of funding sources
(a) Funding sources for project development
Information is not available at this time.
(b) Funding sources for project implementation
The capital structure of the San Isidro-matanzas project consists of a total cost of $ 25,000,000. With
$5,000,000 in Class A equity provided by the Grupo EGI (65%) and another investor (35%) and 20,000,000
being sought in senior long term financing from institutional investors. Based on an equity investment of
US $ 5,000,000 and the underlying assumption, the 15 year internal rate of return (IRR) without carbon is
estimated at 26.6 % and net present value of that investment is approximately $2.5 million with discount
rate of 18%.
2. Assessment of additional funding needs
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Current or Planned Activities to Obtain Additional Funding
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In addition, the project is certified under Law 20-86, which grants income tax credits to
Guatemalan companies developing renewable energy projects. Tecnoguat is seeking capital
participation from Guatemalan investors through a "Participation Contract" in exchange
for tax credit.
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G. Contribution to capacity building and technology transfer
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Contribution to Capacity Building and Technology Transfer
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None.
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H. Recent developments, technical difficulties, and obstacles encountered
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Recent Project Developments
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This information is not yet available.
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Technical Difficulties and Other Obstacles Encountered
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This information is not yet available.
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I. Additional information
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Additional Information
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None.
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J. Annex
1. Host country acceptance of the AIJ project
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Country/Project Title
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Name, Title, and Government Agency of the Designated National Authority
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Date of Approval (day/month/year)
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Guatemala/Mantazas Hydroelectric Project
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Guatemalan Joint Implementation Office (OGIC)
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25/2/98
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Letters of approval of this AIJ project report
A letter of approval from the Guatemalan Joint Implementation Office (OGIC), Ing. Eduardo Dopazo, Executive
Director appears in the project proposal. The project was also approved by the Director of Energy, Ministry
of Energy and Mines, Ing Henry L Thomas, Director General.
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