On 25.06.2015 the Grant Areement between the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) and JSC "Prionezhskaya network company" (PSK) was signed. The total sum for the first stage of the project implementation is 174 000 euros. In addition PSK is committed to making its contribution in cash for the project in the amount of 1.77 million rubles. The purpose of the grant agreement is a pilot project aimed at reducing emissions of black carbon (soot) when using diesel generators in five remote villages of RK - Kimovaara, Vozhmozero, Voinitsa, Yustozero and Lindozero.
Grant and own funds of the PSK will be used for the construction of the Autonomous Hybrid Power Stations on the basis of solar and diesel generation equipment. In the near future (end of July) the open tender for the supply, installation and commissioning of equipment for ASEU will be launched. All 5 power supply objects will be put into operation before the end of this year.
The announcement of procurement for the project is placed on the NEFCO site