Kita solar photovoltaic power plant, Mali
Name of the Project
Kita solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
Location
About 180 km west of Bam-ako, in the Kayes region of Mali.
Project Owner/s
Akuo Energy and PASH Global.
Project Description
The 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.
This plant covers the electricity needs of 120 000 Malian homes and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 52 000 t/y.
Potential Job Creation
The project created up to 350 local jobs during construction phase.
Capital Expenditure
€78-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project started operations in November 2020.
Latest Developments
The power plant has been commissioned and fully connected to the grid.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Akuo Energy, Mila Averlant, tel +33 62 135 3885 or email averlant@akuoenergy.com.
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