Name of the Project
Nacala International Airport solar photovoltaic (PV) energy plant.

Location
The project is located in Nampula province of Mozambique.

Client
WHN Solar.

Project Description
The project forms part of the initiative by the Mozambique government to establish universal access to electricity by 2030.

The project proposes the construction of a 100 MW PV plant, to be developed in increments of 20 MW to 40 MW.

A key feature of this solar plant is an energy storage facility with up to 50 MW of capacity, which will be located adjacent to the plant.

The Nacala solar project will be the largest in Mozambique once it reaches full scale.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Fieldstone Africa Investment Resources (Fair) has assisted WHN Solar in raising grant funding for the solar project. The grant for almost $1.2-million has been conferred by the US Trade and Development Agency for a feasibility study to assess the viability of the plant.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Fair (development and financial adviser); HDR International (feasibility study); Marathon Engineering (engineering, geotechnical, and energy support); Covington and Burling (international legal counsel); and ERM (environmental and social work streams); Couto, Graça e Associados (legal counsel), and Norconsult Mozambique (grid study).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Fair, tel +27 11775 2000.