Niamey Energy Storage Power Station Construction

How will Niger's new power plant work?

The project will consist of a 13 MW PV plant, three 2 MW diesel power stations, a 5 MWh storage system, a 20 kV substation and two 20 kV lines with a length of around 3 km. The facility will be connected to the local power grid and will sell electricity to Niger’s state-owned utility, Nigelec.

Will a solar PV plant increase Niger's renewable capacity?

The future solar PV plant will increase Niger’s installed renewable capacity and reduce its dependence on conventional fuels. Loading...

Why is Niger launching a solar energy program?

The program aims to encourage private investments in solar energy development, in order to increase renewable energy in the national electricity network of the partner country, ensuring the rapid execution of the projects. Niger had an installed PV capacity of just around 27 MW at the end of 2020.

Does Niger need a solar PV plant?

The African country has an electricity access rate of less than 20% and currently meets the majority of its power demand with electricity imports from Nigeria. The future solar PV plant will increase Niger’s installed renewable capacity and reduce its dependence on conventional fuels.

Will solar power increase the share of electricity in Niger?

To increase the share of solar in the electricity mix, the French Development Agency in February issued a tender for the construction of a 22 MW solar-diesel hybrid power plant near Agades, the largest city in central Niger.

Where will a 50 MW solar facility be built?

The 50 MWp solar facility will be built at the 100 MW Gorou Banda thermal power station. The solar park will use the same grid connection as the thermal power plant, and both will be connected to a medium-voltage substation located in Zabori.