A project developer from China has been selected to construct the first solar PV energy storage plant in Eritrea. The African Development Bank (AfDB) funded project will be made up of a 30MW solar photovoltaic power station and a 15MW/30MWh energy storage system. The project is expected to reduce the country’s power deficit and greenhouse gas emissions by 42,910 Gg CO2-eq per year. The Ministry of Energy and Mines in Eritrea recently confirmed that China Energy Engineering Group had been selected to carry out the energy project. Solar project part of renewable energy plan for EritreaThe project is also expected to reduce electricity costs, promote energy resource diversification and inject green energy into the power grid.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 15, 2024 10:55 UTC