Banja hydropower plant – pilot floating solar plant, Albania
Name of the Project
Banja hydropower plant – pilot floating solar plant.
Location
The project will be built at the Banja hydropower plant water reservoir on the Devoll river, in Albania.
Project Owner/s
The project is a collaboration between Statkraft and Ocean Sun.
Project Description
The solar park will comprise four floating units of 0.5 MW each. In the first phase, a complete floating 0.5 MWp dc system will be delivered.
Subject to the first unit performing in accordance with requirements, Statkraft will proceed with the second phase of the project, which will add three floating 0.5 MWp, bringing the total solar capacity on the Banja reservoir to 2 MWp.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The pilot has an estimated total investment of €2-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The first phase is expected to be finalised in the fourth quarter of 2020, while the second phase is expected to be completed in 2021.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Ocean Sun (floating solar technology developer).
Contact Details for Project Information
Statkraft, tel +47 24 06 70 00 or email info@statkraft.no.
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