Amea Power has connected the Zina solar plant to the grid in Burkina Faso, to power the Mana gold mine in Mouhoun
PV Magazine International 12:26 am on June 3, 2024
Amea Power commissioned Burkina Faso's Zina solar plant, adding 26.6 MW to the grid and supplying power to Mana Gold Mine through a 25-year electricity purchase contract with Sonabel. The project saw Amea Power acquiring most of its capital from Windiga Energie Burkina in 2019 and involving Sinohydro for construction tasks.
- Solar Plant Commissioning: Amea Power connects Zina solar plant (26.6 MW) to Mouhoun's grid, providing power to the Mana Gold Mine.
- Electricity Purchase Contract**: Sonabel enters a 25-year agreement for energy supplied by Zina solar facility.
- Capital Acquisition & Management Change**: Amea Power takes over majority capital from Windiga Energie Burkina and hires Sinohydro as construction contractor.
- Project History & Investments**: Originating in 2009, with multiple project managers and significant international financing, including IFC investment.
- Burkina Faso's Renewable Energy Goals**: The nation plans to add approximately 500 MW of renewable energy by 2025.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/05/31/amea-power-switches-on-26-6-mw-solar-farm-in-burkina-faso/
< Previous Story - Next Story >