Name and Location
Ouarzazate concentrated solar power (CSP) project, Morocco.
Client
Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen).
Project Description
The 160 MW Ouarzazate CSP project, located about 200 km south of Marrakesh, is a greenfield independent power project (IPP), which will generate power by using CSP parabolic trough technology. It is the first project for Masen in a series of planned developments at the Ouarzazate solar complex.
The Ouarzazate solar complex is set to develop into a 500 MW solar park, incorporating several utility-scale solar power plants using various solar technologies.
The first plant within this complex will be the CSP project, with three hours of thermal energy storage to be developed on a build, own, operate and transfer basis.
Value
$1-billion.
Duration
The plant’s commercial operation date is planned for the second half of 2015.
Latest Developments
A consortium led by ACWA Power International, in partnership with Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas and TSK Electrónica y Electricidad, has been announced as the preferred bidder to develop the Ouarzazate CSP IPP.
The project was implemented through a competitive tender process for IPPs, which includes the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the solar plant.
The engineering, procurement and construction consortium will procure part of the project scope in Morocco.
The operation and maintenance will be undertaken by a consortium led by Nomac, a subsidiary of ACWA Power.
Masen will be the offtaker of the energy produced, according to a 25-year power purchase agreement.
In addition, Masen will provide strategic services for the project, such as the debt funding requirements.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
ACWA Power International, in partnership with Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas, and TSK Electrónica y Electricidad (preferred bidder).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Masen, tel +212 537 57 45 50 or fax +212 537 57 14 74.
ACWA Power International, tel +966 1 283 5555 or fax +966 1 283 5500.
Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas, tel +34 915 70 27 37 or email info@aries.com.es.
TSK Electrónica y Electricidad, tel +34 985 13 41 71, fax +34 985 13 42 22 or email grupotsk@grupotsk.com.