Akuo Kita solar photovoltaic power plant, Mali
Name of the Project
Akuo Kita solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
Location
The project will be built at Kita, in southern Mali.
Client
Akuo Energy.
Project Description
The Akuo Kita solar power plant will be the first PV power station in Mali owned and run by a private-sector independent power producer, and the largest solar farm yet built in West Africa.
The 50 MW project includes transmission infrastructure connecting to the local electricity grid. The power plant will sell its power to Electricitédu MaliSA, the national utility, under a 28-year power purchase agreement.
Potential Job Creation
Up to 400 people, including 20 managers, will be employed during the 12-month construction period. When operational, the Kita plant will employ 30 permanent staff, all of whom are expected to be from Mali.
Value
€78-million.
Duration
The project is expected to take 12 months to complete.
Latest Developments
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, which is part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group, and Akuo Energy have signed a finance agreement for the Akuo Kita power plant.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Akuo Energy, Axelle Vuillermet, tel +33 1 47 66 09 90 or email vuillermet@akuoenergy.com.
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