UAE's GSU opens 50MW solar plant in Central African Republic to power 300,000 homes
The UAE's Global South Utilities has opened a 50-megawatt solar power complex in the Central African Republic, which is expected to power more than 300,000 homes in the country. The plant in Sakai, an area near the capital Bangui, is expected to boost the country's electricity generation capacity by more than 60 per cent, Abu Dhabi-based GSU said in a statement on Wednesday. It is “the largest…
The UAE Global South Utilities (GSU) has inaugurated a 50-megawatt solar power facility in the Central African Republic, set to illuminate over 300,000 homes. The Sakai-based complex, located near the nation's capital Bangui, is anticipated to augment the country's electricity generation capacity by more than 60%. GSU described it as "the largest infrastructure development" in the Central African Republic.
The plant features over 80,000 solar panels and a 15MWh energy-storage system. It is projected to slash more than 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This power boost is expected to bolster vital sectors such as healthcare, education, and public services, while also encouraging business expansion and foreign investment, according to GSU.
Managing Director and CEO Ali Alshimmari emphasized the project's "historic national importance" for the future of the Central African Republic. Africa, home to nearly 20% of the global population, faces challenges with unreliable access to power. GSU's project aims to address these issues and contribute to the continent's long-term economic and social progress.
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