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Otjikoto mine solar power installation, Namibia

27th October 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Otjikoto mine solar power installation.

Location
Otjikoto mine, Namibia.

Client
B2Gold Corp.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 7 MW solar power plant at the Otjikoto mine.

The solar will be used to reduce reliance on a heavy fuel oil power plant currently used to power the mine.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed in early 2018.

Latest Developments
B2Gold selected Barloworld to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the project.

Caterpillar will supply its photovoltaic solar modules and microgrid master controller.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Barloworld (EPC).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
B2Gold Corp, tel +1 604 681 8371, fax +1 604 681 6209 or email investor@b2gold.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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