Efacec secures contract to build 41 MWp Central Solar Metoro project in Ancuabe

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Efacec was selected for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and operations and maintenance (O&M) of a 41 MWp solar plant, located in Metoro, north of Mozambique. With an area of about 138 hectares, this infrastructure has a production capacity of 68 GWh per year. The operation of this solar power plant is expected to start at the end of 2020.

The project is being developed and managed by Neoen and is jointly owned by Neoen and EDM.

The agreement includes the supply of full EPC, including the interconnection in High Voltage to the EDM’s substation and associated guarantees for the performance of solar power plant, as well as a long term contract for the O&M of the plant.

The generated energy will be sold through a Power Purchase Agreement contracted with EDM.

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