Fipango solar PV project, Democratic Republic of Congo
Name of the Project
Fipango solar PV project.
Location
Village of Fipango, in the territory of Kipushi, in the province of Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Project Owner/s
Soleos Energy, in partnership with Melci Holdings.
The project will be executed under a 25-year power purchase agreement with Société Nationale d'Électricité, or SNEL.
Project Description
The project will provide clean, reliable electricity for more than one-million residents while reducing carbon emissions and supporting the DRC’s economic growth.
The 200 MW solar PV project will generate about 350-million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, reducing the amount of CO2 emissions by 300 000 t/y.
Potential Job Creation
About 2 000 jobs are expected to be created during construction and more than 500 permanent jobs during operation, providing significant employment opportunities in the local economy.
Capital Expenditure
$200-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is scheduled for completion by late 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Lord Jason CFO and MD Jason Temasfieldt on behalf of Soleos Energy and Melci, email contact@lordjason.com.
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