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Who is building a 200 MW solar power plant in Mali?

Construction of a 200-MW solar power plant in Mali was officially launched on Friday, Mali’s national broadcaster ORTM reported. The project, worth over USD 200 million (EUR 184m), is a partnership between Mali and Russia. It will be built by Russian company Novawind, a division of Rosatom, the Russian nuclear corporation.

How much is a solar power plant in Mali worth?

Solar panels. Author: John S. Quarterman. License: Creative Commons, Attribution 2.0 Generic. Construction of a 200-MW solar power plant in Mali was officially launched on Friday, Mali’s national broadcaster ORTM reported. The project, worth over USD 200 million (EUR 184m), is a partnership between Mali and Russia.

Is Mali ready for a new solar power plant?

Mali’s transitional government has been working hard in recent weeks to roll out this solution across the country. On Friday 24 May 2024, Transitional President Assimi Goïta travelled to Sanankoroba in the Kati cercle to lay the foundation stone for a new photovoltaic solar power plant.

Will Mali develop nuclear power in 2023?

In October 2023, Mali and Russia agreed to develop civil nuclear power, according to Voice of America (VOA). The construction of two additional 200 MW solar power plants near Bamako is set to begin on May 28 and June 1. The electricity sector in Mali heavily relies on imported fossil fuels for thermal production.

Which company is constructing a new energy plant in Mali?

The Russian company NovaWind, a subsidiary of Rosatom, is constructing the plant, marking a significant step in the country’s energy sector. In recent weeks, Mali’s transitional government has intensified efforts to implement this solution nationwide.

Does Mali still produce electricity?

Malian electricity production is 70% thermal, which is extremely costly, Finance Minister Alousseni Sanou said in March when the deal with NovaWind was signed. Burdened with a debt of more than $330 million, Mali's national energy company is no longer able to supply electricity to the capital and other towns around the country.