Glasgow-based company Aggreko has entered into a ten year deal to deliver solar-diesel hybrid power to Nevsun in Eritrea, a northeastern African country.

Under the contract, Aggreko will supply 22MW of diesel and 7.5MW of solar-generated power to the copper and zinc operations of Nevsun.

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Aggreko's chief executive officer (CEO) Chris Weston said: “We’re delighted to be chosen by Nevsun to power their mining operations in Eritrea.

“Technology never stands still, and neither does Aggreko. Our mobile, modular power enables us to make a massive difference to the communities and industries we serve, and our solar-diesel hybrid offering is an example of an innovation that brings cost-effective, reliable, uninterrupted power with additional fuel flexibility to customers.”

Aggreko claims that its solar-diesel hybrid power package is effective to provide uninterrupted power round the clock that combines cost-effectiveness and green renewable energy.

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"Our solar-diesel hybrid offering is an example of an innovation that brings cost-effective, reliable, uninterrupted power."

The hybrid programme was developed using the latest diesel generators at its manufacturing and technology centre located in Dumbarton, Scotland.

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The programme works under surveillance of Aggreko Remote Monitoring (ARM) telemetry to ensure optimum operational and fuel efficiencies.

Aggreko has the experience of designing power plans for nearly five decades for multiple industries across the world.

The company has more than 7,000 employees, which operate more than 200 locations situated across nearly 100 countries.

Last year, Aggreko reported revenue of £1.6bn.