Djermaya Solar Power Station (DSPS) is a planned 60 MW (80,000 hp) solar power plant in Chad. The solar farm is under development and is owned by a consortium comprising (a) Aldwych International Limited, a subsidiary of Anergi Group (working on behalf of InfraCo Africa) and (b) Smart Energies. The power station will be developed in phases. Phase 1, with capacity of 32 megawatts will be developed first. Phase 2, with capacity of 28 megawatts will be developed after Phase 1.[1][2]
| Djermaya Solar Power Station | |
|---|---|
 Djermaya Solar Power Station | |
| Country | Chad |
| Location | Djermaya, near Ndjamena |
| Coordinates | 12°23′12″N 15°02′12″E / 12.38667°N 15.03667°E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Commission date | 2024 Expected |
| Construction cost | €60,300,000 |
| Operator | D'jermaya Solar Company |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Solar |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 36 MW (48,000 hp) Expandable to 60 MW (80,000 hp) |
Location
editThe power plant is located southwest of the town of Djermaya, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), north of N'Djamena, the capital and largest city in the country.[3] The project site measures about 100 hectares (250 acres),[2] in the vicinity of D'jermaya. The project site is uninhabited, prior to installation of the power station.[4]
Overview
editThere are three main objectives in the development of this solar farm. The first objective is to increase the grid supply of electricity in Chad. Secondly, Chad depends primarily on electricity derived from expensive fossil fuel-fired installations. DSPS diversifies generation to include green renewable energy. Thirdly, the project involves the improvement of the transmission network, by strengthening the transmission between N'Djamena and D'jermaya.[4]
The development involves construction of a 32 megawatts solar farm. It also includes the construction of a new 18 kilometres (11 mi) 33kV transmission line from the power station to the electricity substation at Lamadji, in northern N'Djamena. Two new transformers, each rated at 33/90kV, will be installed at the substation at Lamadji. Later, the solar farm will be expanded to capacity of 60 megawatts, by the addition of 28 megawatts in new capacity.[1][2][4]
Ownership
editThis power station is owned by a consortium whose members are illustrated in the table below. The members of the consortium are expected to form a special purpose vehicle company, which for descriptive purposes, we will call D'jermaya Solar Company, which will operate and manage the power station.[1][2]
| Rank | Shareholder | Domicile | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldwych International | United Kingdom | [1][2] |
| 2 | Smart Energies | France | [1][2] |
| 3 | Neo Themis | Morocco | [5] |
Construction and timeline
editIn July 2020, armed with a 25-year power purchase agreement, the owners of D'jermaya Solar Company advertised for qualified contractors to bid for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, for the first phase (32 MW).[2]
In May 2023, the owner/developer consortium selected Elsewedy Electric of Egypt as the EPC contractor. The capacity of the first stage was increased to 36 megawatts and the design was changed to include an 8 MWh electricity storage system. Work also involves the construction of two 25 MVA (90 kV) power transformers and a 33 kV overhead transmission line to the substation at Lamadji, near Ndjamena.[5]
Funding
editThe project has received partial funding from the African Development Bank, the European Union–Africa Infrastructure Fund, the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund and Proparco.[2][5][6] Total cost has been budgeted at €60.3 million (approx. US$70.9 million).[7]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e Patrick Mulyungi (14 August 2021). "Proposed Djermaya solar project in Chad enters a new phase". Construction Review Online. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Jean Marie Takouleu (24 July 2020). "Chad: Call for proposals to develop Djermaya solar power plant, phase I". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Distance Between N'djamena, Chad And D'jermaya, Chad Is Approximately 36 Kilometers (19 miles)" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b c AfDB (19 July 2021). "Chad: Djermaya Solar Power Plant Project (32 MWc): LRP Summary". African Development Bank. Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b c Jean Marie Takouleu (31 May 2023). "Chad: Egypt's Elsewedy wins the contract for the D'jermaya solar power plant". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Africa Energy Portal News (3 October 2019). "'Desert to Power' solar project in Chad clinches €18m AfDB loan". Africa Energy Portal. Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ EU–AIF (2019). "European Union Africa Infrastructure Fund: D'jermaya Solar". EU–Africa Infrastructure Fund (EU–AIF). Retrieved 18 September 2021.