Blitta Solar Power Station
The Blitta Solar Power Station is an operational 50 MW (67,000 hp) solar power plant in Togo. The power station was developed by Amea Power, an independent power producer (IPP), based in the United Arab Emirates. The solar farm, which is the largest grid-ready in Togo, is also referred to as Mohamed Bin Zayed Power Station, named after His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The power station began commercial operations in June 2021.[1][2]
| Blitta Solar Power Station | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Mohamed Bin Zayed Power Station |
| Country | Togo |
| Location | Blitta, Centrale Region |
| Coordinates | 08°18′28″N 01°00′37″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | Q1 2020 |
| Commission date | Q2 2021 |
| Construction cost | €33.5 million |
| Owner(s) | Amea Power |
| Operator(s) | Amea Togo Solar |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 50 MW (67,000 hp) |
Location
The power station is located in the settlement of Blitta, in the Centrale Region of Togo, approximately 83.5 kilometres (51.9 mi), by road, south of Sokodé, the regional capital.[3] This is approximately 267 kilometres (166 mi) by road north of Lomé, the national capital and largest city in the country.[4]
Overview
The power station's installed capacity is 50 megawatts. Its output is sold directly to the government of Togo for integration into the national electricity grid, under a 25-year power purchase agreement. The solar park will be operated and maintained by Amea Togo Solar, the local subsidiary of Amea Power, the UAE-based IPP that owns the power station. It is expected that the power station will provide electricity to 600,000 homes and 700 small and medium-sized enterprises, in Togo.[5]
Developers
The power station was developed by Amea Power, an independent power producer based in the United Arab Emirates. The solar park is operated by Amea Togo Solar, the local subsidiary of the Middle Eastern owners.[5]
Funding and timeline
The table below outlines the sources of funding for the construction of this power station.[5]
| Rank | Development Partner | Contribution in Euros | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abu Dhabi Fund for Development | 13.6 million | 40.60 | Loan |
| 2 | West African Development Bank | 10.7 million | 31.94 | Loan |
| 3 | Amea Power | 9.2 million | 27.46 | Equity Investment |
| Total | 33.5 million | 100.00 | ||
Construction began in February 2020.[5] Commercial commissioning took place in June 2021.[2]
References
- Africa Global Funds (22 June 2021). "AMEA Power launches 50MW solar power plant in Togo". Africa Global Funds. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- Jean Marie Takouleu (24 June 2021). "Togo: In Blitta, the largest solar park in West Africa is now operational". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- Google (25 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Sokodé, Togo And Blitta, Togo" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- Google (25 June 2021). "Road Distance Between Lomé, Togo And Blitta, Togo" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- Jean Marie Takouleu (6 February 2020). "Togo: Amea Power starts construction work for Blitta solar power plant". Afrik.21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
External links
- Works at the Blitta solar power project completed As of 22 March 2021.