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Will Guinea build its first solar power plant?

(Bloomberg) -- Guinea plans to build the country’s first solar power plants to increase its electricity production by 15% and cut its reliance on West African neighbors. The construction of two 35-megawatt power plants and a 30-megawatt plant are underway in the gold-rich regions of Kankan and Siguiri, the energy ministry said in statement Friday.

How many people will 84 MW solar power supply in Guinea?

Translated into household equivalents, the 84 MW project could supply more than 360,000 families. The solar plants will contribute substantially to Guinea’s overall goal of producing 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, a key part of the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement.

How much solar power does Guinea need in 2022?

The solar projects would bring 180 megawatts of new capacity online in a country with a total installed generating capacity of just 1,200 megawatts in 2022, according to BloombergNEF data. Guinea imports about 130 megawatts of power from neighboring Senegal and Ivory Coast, but that’s insufficient to meet demand.

Can Guinea become a solar era?

The facilities will also create skilled jobs for engineers, managers and maintenance technicians in Kankan and Siguiri, while powering economic development throughout the communities. Backed up by a sound financial model, this ambitious project is well placed to reach financial close and take Guinea into its solar era.