Vanuatu

Project Pipeline

$75.97M
In the Pipeline
$5.21M
Funded

In the Pipeline

Not all projects under development are listed below due to confidentiality constraints. As soon as projects are confirmed to be publicly viewable, we will add their details to the pipeline.

RESSET - Enhanced Climate Resilience and Grid Connected Renewable Energy through Battery Storage in Efate
$12.69M
$12.69M
Theme Sustainable Energy
Funding Source MFAT
Main Proponent DoE
Concept Note
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Leveraging the National Green Energy Fund to Achieve Rural Electrification in Vanuatu (NGEF expanding rural electrification )
$14.5M
$14.5M
Theme Sustainable Energy
Funding Source GCF/SPC
Main Proponent SPC
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Building Resilience: Reconstructing Radio Emergency Tower in Espiritu Santo and Upgrading Radio Tower in Efate, Vanuatu
$4.59M
$4.59M
Theme Cross-Cutting
Funding Source Adaptation Fund
Main Proponent Ministry of Finance
Concept Note
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Funded
Vanuatu Energy Access Project - expanding electrification in Santo and Malekula
$5.21M
$5.21M
Theme Sustainable Energy
Funding Source Government Funded
Main Proponent DoE
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Green schools and food security
$0.1M
$0.1M
Theme Climate Resilient Agriculture
Funding Source UNDP's Gov4Res
Main Proponent DoCC
Concept Note
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Tanna electrification extension
$6.7M
$6.7M
Theme Sustainable Energy
Funding Source MFAT
Main Proponent DoE
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Scaling-up Climate Resilience through Solar Power-Driven Access to Water Phase III
$7M
$7M
Theme Water
Funding Source AIIB
Main Proponent MoF
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Scaling-up Climate Resilience through Solar Power-Driven Access to Water Phase-IIB
$0.4M
$0.4M
Theme Water
Funding Source Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP)
Main Proponent NGEF
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Subsidize income-generating solar systems & appliances to women-led micro small medium businesses
$0.5M
$0.5M
Theme Sustainable Energy
Funding Source Powering Renewable Energy Oportunities (PREO)
Main Proponent Vanwoods
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Enhancing Maritime Inter-Island Transportation in Vanuatu
$8M
$8M
Theme Sustainable Mobility
Funding Source TBD
Main Proponent MoCC
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Standalone Solar Systems for Rural Health Centres
$11.24M
$11.24M
Theme Sustainable Energy
Funding Source GCF
Main Proponent MFEM/DoE
Concept Note
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Solar PV Cooling Facilities for Crop and Food Preservation
$5.04M
$5.04M
Theme Sustainable Energy
Funding Source GCF
Main Proponent MFEM/DoE
Concept Note
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved
Full Funding Proposal
  • Development
  • Submitted for Review
  • Approved

Vanuatu's Advisor

Andres Toro Runruil

Andres Toro Runruil

As CFAN advisor to Vanuatu, Andres Toro knows that the needs and priorities of the communities he serves come first. “To me it’s all about the people,” he says. “What can I learn from them? What can be enhanced with local knowledge?”

Following this philosophy, Andres has secur investment for renewable energy- based electrification network expansion and is supporting the development of a USD 15 million solar PV and battery storage projects for Efate and Tanna. This is part of a robust pipeline of over USD 40 million in projects, including initiating Vanuatu's first sustainable bond, which will unlock crucial climate funding for the country. Andres has also conducted training sessions to enhance local capacity in climate finance and supported Vanuatu at international events in South Korea to promote and raise further climate finance needs, showcasing effective collaboration and best practices.

Andres has been working in climate policy, green employment, and renewable energy projects for the past five years. He previously worked as treasury analyst for a top bank in Ecuador. Andres has a MSc. in Global Finance & International Development and is currently a master candidate in International Material Flow Management.

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