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Scatec commissions first 60 MW of solar farm in Botswana

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13th March 2025

By: Marleny Arnoldi

Deputy Editor Online

     

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Norwegian renewable-energy company Scatec has started commercial operation of the first 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster, in Botswana.

The power plant is Scatec’s first installation in the country.

It will generate revenue from a 25-year power purchase agreement with State-owned energy utility Botswana Power Corporation.

The remaining 60 MW of the project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed early in 2026.

Scatec owns 100% of the project and is aiming to reduce its long-term economic interest by inviting additional equity partners.

“We are very proud to achieve commercial operation for the first phase of the solar power plant within budget, reinforcing our commitment to advancing renewable energy in the region,” says Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog.

“Moving from development to construction and now to commercial operation has been highly rewarding. We are now ramping up construction of the second phase and look forward to its completion in the beginning of next year,“ adds Scatec executive VP for sub-Saharan Africa Alberto Gambacorta.

 

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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