The Dondo Solar Power Station is a planned 40 MW (54,000 hp) solar power plant in Mozambique. The power station is part of a 160 megawatts energy package of four renewable energy power stations under development in the country. They comprise three solar power stations in the districts of Dondo, Lichinga and Chiuta, together with a wind farm in Inhambane Province. Each power station will have maximum generation capacity of 40 MW.[1][2]
| Dondo Solar Power Station | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Location | Dondo, Dondo District, Sofala Province |
| Coordinates | 19°35′13″S 34°42′23″E / 19.58694°S 34.70639°E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Commission date | December 2022 Expected |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 40 MW (54,000 hp) |
Location
editThe power station is located in Dondo District, near the town of Dondo, the district headquarters. Dondo is located approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) by road north-west of the city of Beira, the provincial capital and nearest large city.[3] Dondo is approximately 1,107 kilometres (688 mi), by road, north of Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique.[4]
Overview
editThe power station has a 40 megawatt capacity. Its output is to be sold directly to the Mozambican public electricity utility company Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), for integration into the national grid. The development of this power station, the first of three solar power stations and one wind farm, is part of a program known as Proler (Portuguese: "Promoçao de Leilões de Energias Renovaveis"), (English: "Renewable Energy Auction Promotion Programme"), launched in October 2020 by the President of Mozambique. The power station will be developed by an independent power producer (IPP), and is supported by the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union.[5][6]
Developers
editIn November 2020, the Mozambican Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE), announced the 12 proposals that were selected from 135 submissions from local and foreign firms to build, finance, own and operate this power station. The winning 12 firms then progressed to the final two stages of this contest.[7][8]
In April 2021, five companies and consortia were selected as the top five contenders for the award to construct the power station. The five entities then progressed to the final two stages of the contest, which include technical submissions and financing details. The five finalists are listed in the table below:[9]
| Rank | IPP | Domicile | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Électricité de France Renewables | France | [9] |
| 2 | Akuo Energy and Globeleq Africa | France & United Kingdom | [9] |
| 3 | Enel Green Power | Italy | [9] |
| 4 | Scatec Solar | Norway | [9] |
| 5 | Total Eren | France | [9] |
In April 2022, the Mozambican Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE), selected Total Eren, the subsidiary of TotalEnergies, to own, design, develop, fund, build and operate and maintain Dondo Solar Power Station. The energy generated at this solar farm will be purchased by EDM, the state-owned electricity parastatal company. The solar plant is expected to avoid the emission of 8,333 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Its output is planned to supply approximately 100,000 Mozambican customers.[10]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Government of Mozambique (24 September 2020). "Government Awards Renewable Energy Projects". Maputo: Government of Mozambique. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (5 October 2020). "Mozambique: The country is to build three new 120 MWp solar power plants". Paris, France: Afrik21.africa. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Beira, Mozambique And Dondo, Mozambique" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Maputo, Mozambique And Dondo, Mozambique" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ French Development Agency (2020). "Proler: Developing Power Production From Renewable Energies". Paris, France: French Development Agency. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (8 October 2020). "Mozambique: The Country Is To Build Three New 120 MWP Solar Power Plants". Barcelona, Spain: Solar News International. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Clemencio Fijamo (24 November 2020). "Mozambique: 12 companies in race of contract to build Dondo solar power plant". Maputo: Club of Mozambique. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Mozambique: 12 Companies Shortlisted for Construction of 40 MW Dondo Solar Farm". South Africa: Green Building Africa. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Jean Marie Takouleu (27 April 2021). "Mozambique: Five IPPs in the running for the 40 MWp Dondo solar power plant". Paris, France: Afrik21.africa. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (11 April 2022). "Mozambique: Total Eren awarded the contract for the Dondo solar power plant". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
External links
edit- Mozambique international tender for renewable energy projects As of 1 October 2020.