Power plant profile: Dekemhare Solar PV Park, Eritrea
Dekemhare Solar PV Park is a 30MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Debub, Eritrea. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage.
Eritrea to Receive $49.92 Million Grant for 30MW Solar Power Plant
The project includes the design, construction, supply, and installation of a 30 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant with a 15 MW/30 MWh battery energy storage system, a 33/66 kV substation, and a 66 kV transmission line connected to the existing transmission line between East Asmara and Dekemhare, located about 1 km from the
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The Government of the state of Eritrea has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) hereinafter called the Bank toward the cost of Dekemhare Solar PV Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for Procurement of Design, Supply, and Installation of 30 MW Solar PV Plant, Battery Storage
Eritrea: The African Development Bank Board approves US$49.92
The project entails the construction of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant near the town of Dekemhare 40 km southeast of the capital Asmara, and to increase the capacity to supply clean and affordable electricity.
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The government of Eritrea has received a $49.92 million grant from the African Development Bank to fund a 30 MW photovoltaic plant in the town of Dekemhare, 40 km southeast of the capital...
AfDB approves US$49.92mn to Build a 30 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power
Project name: Dekemhare 30-megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant project in Eritrea. Amount : US$ 49.92 million grant comprising US$ 19.5 million from the African Development Fund (ADF-15) and US$ 30.42 million from the Transition Support Facility (TSF).
4 FAQs about [Solar pv power plant Eritrea]
Where is Eritrea's first solar plant?
The government of Eritrea has received a $49.92 million grant from the African Development Bank to fund a 30 MW photovoltaic plant in the town of Dekemhare, 40 km southeast of the capital Asmara. It will be the country's first large-scale solar plant.
Why should Eritrea invest in a solar plant?
This initiative aims to address the energy needs of Eritrea while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. The solar plant is anticipated to contribute to the nation’s energy independence and support its commitment to renewable energy development.
Who is responsible for electricity supply in Eritrea?
The Government of Eritrea is the beneficiary of the grant, and the Ministry of Energy and Mines is responsible for its implementation. Eritrea experiences inadequate, unreliable, expensive and polluting electricity supply. The available capacity is 35 MW for a peak demand of about 70 MW.
How will the grant help the Eritrean power sector?
Part of the grant will also be allocated to technical assistance and capacity building to improve the operational performance of the grid and ensure the sustainability of the results achieved and the overall development of the Eritrean power sector.