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Why is Mali building a new solar power plant?

As Mali grapples with an ongoing electricity crisis that hampers economic growth, transitional President Assimi Goïta laid the foundation stone for a new 200 MW photovoltaic solar power plant. The Russian company NovaWind, a subsidiary of Rosatom, is constructing the plant, marking a significant step in the country’s energy sector.

Why is Mali launching a 200 MWp solar power plant?

Loading... Mali's President Assimi Goïta has launched a 200 MWp solar power plant project with NovaWind, a Rosatom subsidiary, to address the nation's electricity crisis and promote sustainable energy. The €200 million investment aims to supply 10% of Mali's electricity within 12 months.

Which company is constructing a new energy plant in Mali?

The Russian company NovaWind, a subsidiary of Rosatom, is constructing the plant, marking a significant step in the country’s energy sector. In recent weeks, Mali’s transitional government has intensified efforts to implement this solution nationwide.

What is Mali's first IPP solar project?

The €77 million ($91.3 million) PV plant is Mali's first IPP solar project. Akuo Energy secured a 28-year power purchase agreement for the array from Mali's power utility, Energie du Mali-SA, in October 2015.

Where is the largest solar power plant in Sub-Saharan Africa?

On May 24, 2024, President Goïta visited Sanankoroba in the Kati Cercle to initiate the construction of the largest solar power plant in sub-Saharan Africa, covering 314 hectares. About thirty kilometers from the capital, Bamako, this project is part of a government partnership with NovaWind.

Where is the largest solar park in West Africa?

French independent power producer Akuo has commissioned a 50 MW solar plant in Kita, about 180 km west of Bamako, in the Kayes region of Mali. According to the company, the facility is the largest solar park in West Africa.