Niassa Energia Solar Project is a 40MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Niassa, Mozambique. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2024 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2025. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Alten Energias Renovables, Electricidade de Mocambique EP and Niassa Energia Solar. Electricidade de Mocambique EP and Alten Energias Renovables are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 85% and 15% respectively.
Niassa Energia Solar Project is a ground-mounted solar project.
The project is expected to generate 79,602MWh electricity and supply enough clean energy to power 166,000 households.
The solar power project consists of 117,180 modules, each with 330W nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2025.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Electricidade de Mocambique EP under a power purchase agreement for a period of 25 years.
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About Alten Energias Renovables
Alten Energias Renovables SL (Alten Energias) is a renewable energy company. It develops, finances and operates solar photovoltaic power plants. The company offers services such as construction and engineering, design and development, operation and maintenance, and investment and funding services. It also provides technical support and supervision services. Alten Energias solar farms and develops Greenfield projects. In addition, the company offers integrated energy solutions for photovoltaic projects. It develops photovoltaic power plants in Southern Europe, Latin America, Southern Africa, Asia and North America. The company has operations in the Netherlands, Spain and Mexico. Alten Energias is headquartered in Spain.
About Electricidade de Mocambique EP
Electricidade de Mocambique EP (EDM) is a state owned vertically integrated energy utility that generates, distributes, transmits, and commercializes electricity. It produces electricity from hydro and thermal sources. The company has interests in the Lichinga, Cuamba, Corumana, Chicamba, and Mavuzi hydropower plants; and Temane thermoelectric power plant, GTG Beira, GTG1 Maputo, Maputo Thermoelectric, and Xai- Xai thermal power plants. EDM distributes electricity across Southern region including Maputo Province, Chokwe, Xai-Xai, and Inhambane; Central region: Beira, Chimoio, TeTe, Mocuba, and Quelimane; Northern region: Nampula, Nacala, Pemba, and Lichinga. The company commercializes integrated prepaid energy sales system Credelec Online services through mobile phones, ATM, Internet, and street sales. EDM is headquartered in Maputo, Mozambique.
About Niassa Energia Solar
Niassa Energia Solar (Niassa Energia) generates, transmits, distributes and supplies electricity. The company is headquartered in Mozambique.
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