The Government of Niger is set to build a solar photovoltaic facility at the Gorou Banda site next to the 100 MW thermal power plant.
The solar project will have a generating capacity between 30 MWp to 60 MWp. It will be developed with an estimated investment of US$70 million. French Development Agency (AFD) will support the project through a EUR23.5 million loan while the European Union with EUR5 million.
The project is expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2021.
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June 13, 2018
MoU signed for US$1 billion renewable projects in West Africa
Multinational renewables developer Gigawatt Global Cooperatief has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to invest US$1 billio...
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February 01, 2017
Inspired Evolution exits renewable investments and is on track to raise $250m Evolution II
Inspired Evolution, has successfully exited a number of its renewable energy investments held in its Evolution One Fund portfolio. Evolution One is a USD90 million specialised fund that completed its...
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December 27, 2016
Africa50 commits to develop solar project with Scatec in Nigeria
Africa50, the infrastructure fund for Africa, has signed a joint development agreement for an 80 MW AC solar photovoltaic independent power project in Nigeria
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December 27, 2016
AfDB approves US$80m loan and US$20m equity to Kainji and Jebba Hydro Power Project in Nigeria
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a financing package of US$100 million, comprising US$80 million loan and US$20 million equity for the rehabilitation of the Kai...
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