Pwalugu Solar PV Park is a 50MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Northern, Ghana. 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.
Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Volta River Authority. The company has a stake of 100%.
Pwalugu Solar PV Park is a ground-mounted solar project which is planned over 140.279 hectares.
The project cost is expected to be around $55.3m.
The solar power project consists of 172,753 modules, each with 345W nameplate capacity.
272 inverters are likely to get installed at the project site.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2025.
Contractors involved
Powerchina International Group is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the solar PV power project.
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About Volta River Authority
Volta River Authority (VRA), is a state-owned energy utility company, which generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. It produces power from solar, hydro, light crude oil, distillate fuel oil and heavy fuel oil sources. The authority procures energy from Takoradi International Company Ltd; and imports from Compagnie Ivoirienne d’ Electricite. VRA distributes electricity through the Northern Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. Through its subsidiaries, the authority also provides hospitality; river transportation; and commercial farming, agro-processing, and machinery services. VRA is headquartered in Accra, Ghana.
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