Guinea signs contract for first grid-connected solar
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Guinea''s first grid-connected solar project signs PPA
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UK-based InfraCo Africa and France-based Solvéo Energie have signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Guinea''s national power utility, Electricité de Guinée (EDG), ahead of the country''s first on-grid photovoltaic (PV) plant being built.
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Khoumagueli will be Guinea''s first grid-connected solar power plant, adding 40MW of much-needed, renewable energy to the country''s 566 MW national grid. Located near the city of Linsan in the Province of Kindia, the plant will connect to existing grid infrastructure.
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5 FAQs about [Guinea solar energy advances]
How does solar power work in Guinea?
It combines photovoltaic solar energy with hydroelectricity produced in Guinea, reduces the need for thermal energy and reduces the cost of electricity,” said Jean-Marc Mateos, President of the Solveo Group. Guinea’s has a national electrification rate of 35.4%.
What is the first grid-connected solar PV array in Guinea?
The solar energy facility will be the first grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) array in Guinea. The project is being developed by InfraCo Africa with the support of Aldwych Africa Developments Ltd, in partnership with experienced French solar PV developer, Solvéo Energie S.A.S, a subsidiary of Solvéo Developpement.
What is the electricity rate in Guinea?
Guinea has a national electrification rate of 35.4%. Guinea’s electricity supply is largely derived from hydropower, which can be susceptible to seasonal fluctuations in rainfall: 84% of businesses report power outages causing financial losses equivalent to about 4.7% of annual sales.
Does Guinea have an electrification rate?
Guinea’s has a national electrification rate of 35.4%. The West African country is looking to increase its electrification rate to meet its developmental goals, as well as diversify its energy mix. Guinea’s existing electricity supply is largely derived from hydro power which can be susceptible to seasonal fluctuations in rainfall.
What is EPC & how does it work in Guinea?
It combines photovoltaic solar energy with hydroelectricity produced in Guinea, reduces the need for thermal energy and reduces the cost of electricity,” said Jean-Marc Mateos, president of the Solveo Group. EPC procurement is at a mature stage, and initial discussions with lenders have begun.