How will Mauritania's new solar power project help agri-food industry?

The project will provide rural electrification for 40 localities in south-eastern Mauritania, through the installation of hybrid mini photovoltaic power plants and the construction of connecting lines. The project will also support value-creating activities, especially in the food cold chain and agri-food processing.

How many solar panels does Mauritania produce a year?

The facility is responsible for 10% of Mauritania’s grid capacity. It generates 25,409 megawatt-hours of renewable electricity per year and displaces approximately 21,225 tons of CO2. The plant’s almost 30,000 solar panels, manufactured by Masdar PV, provide electricity to more than 10,000 houses in Nouakchott.

How does the piemm project work in Mauritania & Mali?

The PIEMM will boost solar energy production and provide access to electricity for more than two million people in Mauritania and Mali, while also enhancing regional integration and trade. The project is financed by a $272 million loan from the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the AfDB, and a $1.5 million grant from the GCF.

How many solar panels are there in Nouakchott?

The plant’s almost 30,000 solar panels, manufactured by Masdar PV, provide electricity to more than 10,000 houses in Nouakchott. The plant has produced more energy than expected, resulting in significant savings and accounting for an annual increase in demand.

What is Masdar doing in Mauritania?

The power plant is one of numerous worldwide initiatives supported by Masdar. Mauritanian utility (SOMELEC) issued a request for proposals, and the Vergnet-ABC Diesel pool was chosen to deliver the hybrid power plant project in Mauritania. It will be the first of its kind in the sub-region of West Africa.

How much money does Mauritania receive from the AfDB & GCF?

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