The groundbreaking ceremony of the Seven 12MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Mauritania was carried out by representatives of the United Arab Emirates, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and Masdar – Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company in 2015.
The power plants were built by Consolidated Contractors Company in Boutilimit, Aleg, Aioune, Akjoujt, Atar, Al Shami, and Boulenour. Three of the solar plants have a capacity of 1 megawatts each while three have a capacity of 2 megawatts each. The last one has a capacity of 3 megawatts.
The construction of the Seven 12MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Mauritania was completed in late 2016.
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March 2015
Deal signed for construction of Seven 12MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Mauritania
The government has signed a deal with Masdar for the production of more solar power from Seven 12MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Mauritania. The solar power projects will generate a total capacity of 12 Megawatts and are set to be completed in the first quarter of 2016, with each plant expected to produce 30% electricity demand of its host town.
The partnership is between the Mauritanian ministry of petroleum, Energy, and mines and the United Arab Emirates Company.
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According to Masdrar, the Seven 12MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in Mauritania will provide clean and reliable energy to most towns in the country and save the country 6 million liters of diesel consumed per year and 16,134 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Once complete, the solar power project will provide sustainable energy solutions, job opportunities, and economic growth in Mauritania. It will also reduce the cost of operating diesel generators as a way of generating electricity for local consumption.
“Projects like these unlock significant economic and social benefits by providing more reliable and efficient local sources of electricity,” said Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE minister of state and chairman of Masdar.
Masdar will work closely with local suppliers, contractors, and Mauritania Electricity Company (Somelec) during the planning and delivery of its second power plant project in the country. The first was the installation of a large power plant in the capital city Nouakchott two years ago, which helps meet 10% electricity needs of the country.
