AMEA Power LLC has commenced the construction of a 20 MW expansion of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Solar Power Plant in Togo. The project located in the village of Blitta will include the installation of a battery energy storage system, providing a reliable source of clean energy. The plant will have a total generating capacity of 70 MW, making it West Africa's largest solar power plant to date. The development is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Solar Power Plant will now consist of three phases, with AMEA Power LLC providing US$10 million in financing for the project's second phase. The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) has also granted a US$25 million loan for the third phase of expansion.
The solar power expansion project is a significant step towards the country’s goal of increasing its power capacity through renewable energy sources, thereby reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. The new solar power plant will provide a reliable and affordable energy source for the people of Blitta and the surrounding areas. It will contribute to the nation’s economic growth and increase jobs in the renewable energy industry, as well as address the issue of energy poverty in Togo.
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November 25, 2022
AMEA Power to expand the capacity of 50 MW solar PV project in Blitta
AMEA Power plans to expand the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Solar Power Plant in Togo, from 50 MW to 70 MW. The purpose of the solar farm is to provide universal access to electricity by 2030, as part of...
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September 20, 2022
RFP issued for 50 MW Scaling Solar PV Project in Sokodé
The government of Togo through the Togolese Agency for Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy has issued a Request for Proposals for the nine qualified bidders to deliver a 50 MW solar PV facility...
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July 21, 2021
ARISE IIP launched tender for 390 MW solar PV with 200 MW battery storage system
ARISE IIP in Togo has launched a request for expression of interest (RFEOI) for the development of a 390 MW solar PV plant with a Battery Energy Storage System...
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July 01, 2021
AMEA Power starts operation of 50 MW Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed solar PV project
AMEA Power starts the commercial operation of the 50 MW Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed solar photovoltaic plant developed in Blitta, Togo. The project is one of the largest solar independent power...
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February 10, 2020
AMEA Power starts construction of 50 MW Mohamed Bin Zayed solar PV project in Blitta
AMEA Power has started the construction of the 50 MW Mohamed Bin Zayed solar photovoltaic project in Togo. AMEA Power will develop the project in the prefecture of Blitta in Central T...
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