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A Brighter Future with Solar Energy in Mauritania
The Power of the Sun: The Bright Future of Solar Energy in Mauritania
Mauritania, a country with a land area of over one million square kilometers, is blessed with an abundance of sunlight. With high intensity solar radiation throughout the country, it's no wonder that the government of Mauritania, in partnership with international partners, is focusing on harnessing the power of the sun to achieve its climate goals, boost the economy, and provide clean electricity to its people.
Mauritania produces over 5% of its electricity through solar energy, generating more than 75 megawatts of electricity annually. This is a testament to the government's commitment to utilizing renewable energy sources and reducing its carbon footprint. The future of solar energy in Mauritania is bright, and the country is well on its way to becoming a leader in renewable energy production. With ongoing solar energy projects and Green Hydrogen Projects, residents can look forward to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Solar Energy projects in Mauritania
In the last ten years, Mauritania has made several leaps in the field of developing the exploitation of solar energy, in cooperation with international partners such as the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, Masdar Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Plant
Partner
Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Plant, a 15 MW facility in Nouakchott, is the first utility-scale one in Mauritania. It provides 10% of the country's grid capacity, producing 25,409 MWh of clean energy and reducing 21,225 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Its 30,000 solar panels, manufactured by Masdar PV, supply power to over 10,000 homes in the capital. The plant has exceeded energy production estimates and reduced generator load, leading to increased savings and fewer power failures. Funded by Masdar, it's among several international projects."
Project Info
Technologies Used : SOLAR PV
CAPACITY : 15 MW
Project Completion Year 2012 (Inauguration)
Status : Operational
Location : Nouakchott
Quick Facts
Diesel fuel savings: 7 million liters annually
CO2 Emission reductions: 21,225 tones annually
Equipment: 29,826 micro morph thin-film solar panels
Homes powered: more than 10,000
Solar energy penetration: 10 percent into the grid
Nouakchott solar plant
Partner
"In 2017, a shining symbol of progress was launched in Toujounine, north of the capital of Nouakchott. This 50 MW solar energy plant, funded by both the Mauritanian government and the Arabic Fund for Economic and Social Development with a $53 million investment, is made up of 540 panels and a 33-kVA transformation station. The plant not only expands access to electricity in the country, but also promotes the use of clean, green energy. Let's celebrate this step towards a sustainable future."
Project Info
Technologies Used : SOLAR PV
CAPACITY : 50 MW
Project Completion Year 2017 (Inauguration)
Status : Operational
Location : Nouakchott
Quick Facts
Diesel fuel savings: 23 million liters annually
CO2 Emission reductions: 70,675 tones annually
Equipment: 99,420 micro morph thin-film solar panels
Homes powered: more than 33,000
Solar energy penetration: 30 percent into the grid
Rural Electrification Program​
Partner