Development of Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Electrification

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This project will promote the use and development of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) in Suriname. RE is a major part of Suriname¿s strategy towards 2020, as it is recognized that the country has vast potential for the exploitation of renewable resources, including solar, hydro and bioenergy. Moreover, renewable resources can provide a solution for the electrification of the interior, where currently around 15% of the population has no access to electricity and the rest is supplied by diesel generation. The project will also assess the potential for the use of EE measures, and support policy and regulation to promote the use of Re and EE measures in Suriname.

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