30 MW PV plant in Dekemhare, Eritrea

Eritrea to Build First Utility-scale Solar Plant

The African Development Fund is helping the Eritrean government to deploy a 30 MW Dekemhare Solar PV Project. It has launched a tender to seek consultants for the project. BY EMILIANO BELLINI | PV MAGAZINE The African Development Fund (ADF) is helping Eritrea’s government to develop a 30 MW solar plant in Dekemhare, in the […]

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Solarcentury Commissioned Two Solar-Hybrid Mini Grids in Eritrea

The state-of-the-art hybrid power system now provides clean, stable and 24/7 electric power to 40,000 rural communities in Eritrea BY SOLARCENTURY Solarcentury, the global integrated solar power company with operations across Europe, Latin America and Africa, is pleased to announce the completion and commissioning of two solar-hybrid mini grids, bringing power to the rural communities […]

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Eritrea to Power 40,000 Rural Community Members with Hybrid Solar Systems

“The Areza – Maidma solar powered mini-grid will connect 28 villages with 40,000 people, over 500 commercial business and 80 institutions.” – UNDP Eritrea BY ISMAIL AKWEL | FACE2FACE AFRICA Described as a model for African rural electrification, Eritrea will soon launch two solar hybrid power systems that will provide grid quality electricity to 40,000 people […]

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Aggreko to Provide Solar-Diesel Hybrid Power to Nevsun for 10-Years

BY POWER TECHNOLOGY Glasgow-based company Aggreko has entered into a ten year deal to deliver solar-diesel hybrid power to Nevsun in Eritrea, a northeastern African country. Under the contract, Aggreko will supply 22MW of diesel and 7.5MW of solar-generated power to the copper and zinc operations of Nevsun.

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The Future of Solar Farming in Eritrea

By GeoGroup, ERITREA is blessed with a vast solar energy potential. Everyday, most parts of the country receive 7.5 – 8 kWh of solar energy per square meter. Eritrea’s deserts and farmland are amongst the sunniest in the world, and thus suitable for large-scale power production. The Eritrean government should embrace favourable tax structures and […]

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