Market Transformation on Solar Thermal Water Heating in Albania

Albania Solar Thermal Water Heating project
Geographical focus: Europe & CIS, Albania, Western Balkans
Project ID: 71300
Duration: 2006 to 2010
Status: under implementation
Lead organization: UNDP Albania
Funding:

Budget: $6,199,840.00

Objectives;
Situation Analysis;
Strategy;
(Expected) Results / Outcome;
Major activities

 

The aim is  to achieve the level of 50,000 m2 of installed solar water heating capacity by the end of the project and facilitate the sustainable growth of the market at the average annual rate of 20% after the project has ended.  Key indicators of success are also Adoption of a national system for adequate product standards, labeling and quality control scheme;Enhanced capacity of the supply chain to offer their products and services; and customer satisfaction.

 

 

Short description The project will accelerate the market development for solar water heating in Albania.
Local and Implementing Partners

National Agency of Energy;UNDP-GEF National Communication Support Unit (NCSU);Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration (Climate Change Unit); Ministry of Finance; Private sector; Local communities; Energy and environmental NGOs

Focal point Geordie Colville (UNDP)

Lessons Learned, Links and Additional Resources

http://www.undp.org.al/index.php?page=projects/project&id=116 ; http://www.ccalb.org/activities/activities_PDF%20B_SWH.htm