Tiakadougou–Dialakoro Solar Power Station Explained

Tiakadougou–Dialakoro Solar Power Station
Country:Mali
Coordinates:11.5928°N -6.9519°W
Location:Tiakadougou–Dialakoro, Koulikoro Region
Status:P
Cost:US$75 million
Owner:Amea Power Group
Operator:Amea Mali Solar
Solar Type:PV
Ps Electrical Capacity:50MW

The Tiakadougou–Dialakoro Solar Power Station is a proposed 50MW solar power plant in Mali. The power station is under development by Amea Power Group, an independent power producer (IPP), based in the United Arab Emirates. The power generated here will be integrated into the Malian national electricity grid, under a 25-year power purchase agreement.[1] [2]

Location

The power station would be located near the village of Tiakadougou-Dialakoro, with a population of about 7,000 people, in the Koulikoro Region of Mali, southeast of Bamako, the capital and largest city in the country.[1] [2]

Overview

The power station is under development by Amea Power Group, based in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Amea Group is an independent power producer (IPP), that focuses on the "development and operation of energy projects in Africa, the Middle East and Asia".[2]

According to agreements between the Amea Group and the government of Mali, the IPP will build, finance and operate the power station for 25 years. The government of Mali will buy that energyin accordance with the power purchase agreement signed with the developers.[2]

Cost

The development cost for this energy infrastructure project is quoted as CFA:44.6 billion (approx. US$75 million).[2]

Benefits

Anticipated benefits from this development include (a) increase the Malian generation capacity by 50 megawatts (b) increase the share of solar power in the national energy mix (c) improve the quantity and quality of the public electricity service and (d) develop local skills via provision of jobs.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 50MW solar power plant to be constructed in Mali . Construction Review Online . 13 February 2020 . Dominic Mandela . 4 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Mali: Amea Power to build a 50 MW solar power plant . 31 January 2020 . Afrik21.africa . Luchelle Feukeng . 4 July 2021 . Paris, France.
  3. Web site: Solar Energy: Soon a photovoltaic plant in Tiakadougou-Dialakoro . Diaspora Action . 24 January 2020 . Diaspora Action . 4 July 2021 . Translated from the original French Language.