Lekela Power B.V. is an independent power producer (IPP) company based in the Netherlands, with investments on the African continent. The firm specializes in renewable energy sources (primarily wind). As of July 2022, the firm has seven operational wind power plants in three countries, with another three renewable power stations under development. At that time, its total portfolio of power stations totaled over 1,000 MW (1 Gigawatt), in generation capacity.[1][2][3]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric power generation |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Products | Electricity |
| Website | lekela |
Location
editLekela maintains its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company also maintains offices in London, United Kingdom, Cairo, Egypt and Dakar, Senegal.[4]
Overview
editThe firm was established in 2015. As of July 2022, it owns, either directly or with others, a generation portfolio of over 1 Gigawatt of generation capacity, including five wind farms in South Africa (624MW); one in Egypt (252MW) and one in Senegal (159MW).[1] At that time, the firm was also evaluating development possibilities in Ghana, Egypt and Senegal.[2]
Ownership
editBetween 2015 and 2022 the shareholding in Lekela Power B.V. was as illustrated in the table below:[1][2][3]
| Rank | Shareholder | Domicile | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actis Capital | United Kingdom | 60.0 |
[1][2][3] |
| 2 | Mainstream Renewable Power Africa Holdings | Ireland | 40.0 |
[1][2][3] |
| Total | 100.00 |
- Note: Mainstream Renewable Power Africa Holdings is a consortium in which the largest investor is Mainstream Renewable Power.[1][2]
In July 2022, the owners of the firm signed definitive sales agreements to relinquish ownership and transfer shareholding to Infinity Energy, a company based in Cairo, Egypt and Africa Finance Corporation, a development finance institution, based in Lagos, Nigeria.[1][2][3]
The sales price is reported to be approximately US$1.5 billion. The deal is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2022, following the requisite regulatory approvals.[1][2][3]
Power stations
editThe table below illustrates the power stations in Lekela Power's generation portfolio as of July 2022. The list is not all inclusive.[1][2][3]
| Rank | Power Station | Country | Capacity (MW) | % Owned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangnas Wind Power Station | South Africa | 140 |
[5] | |
| 2 | Noupoort Wind Power Station | South Africa | 82 |
[6] | |
| 3 | Khobab Wind Power Station | South Africa | 140 |
[7] | |
| 4 | Loeriesfontein 2 Wind Power Station | South Africa | 140 |
[7] | |
| 5 | Taiba N'Diaye Wind Power Station | Senegal | 159 |
[8] | |
| 6 | West Bakr Wind Power Station | Egypt | 252 |
[9] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i Power Technology News (19 July 2022). "Mainstream and Actis sign deal to sell Africa-based Lekela Power". Power-Technology.com. New York City. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Nasi Hako (18 July 2022). "Lekela Power will be sold in a bid to accelerate the energy transition". ESI-Africa. Cape Town, South Africa. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jean Marie Takouleu (19 July 2020). "Africa: Actis confirms sale of renewable energy producer Lekela Power". Paris, France. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Lekela Power (20 July 2022). "Contact Locations of Lekela Power B.V." Lekela Power B.V. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (18 November 2020). "South Africa: Lekela adds 140 MW to the grid from Kangnas wind farm". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Lekela Power (July 2016). "Profile of Noupoort Wind Power Station, South Africa". Lekela Power B.V. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ a b Energy Capital & Power (10 June 2022). "UAE-Egypt Consortium to Purchase Lekela Power". Energycapitalpower.com. Cape Town, South Africa. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Linus Kemboi (30 July 2019). "First turbine erected at Taiba N'Diaye wind farm in Senegal". Construction Review Online. Nairobi. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (30 November 2021). "Egypt: West Bakr wind farm goes into operation after nearly 2 years of construction". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 21 July 2022.