{
  "id": 6129652,
  "title": "The Comoros Switched On 20 MW of Solar, Paid For in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/the-comoros-switched-on-20-mw-of-solar-paid-for-in-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-07T10:59:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/comoros-solar-plants-uae-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Comoros recently added 20 MW of solar capacity to its islands, funded by Abu Dhabi. The plants, built by Masdar and managed by Global South Utilities, are located in Grande Comore (12.86 MW), Anjouan (4.05 MW) and Moheli (3.1 MW). A key factor is the 16 MWh of battery storage on Grande Comore and Anjouan, providing evening power when solar output is low. Technical estimates put annual generation at about 33.75 GWh, enough for roughly 17,500 households. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development provided the financing, while Abu Dhabi will manage the plants. This project is part of a pattern of Abu Dhabi developers investing in solar across Africa, including a 50 MW plant in the Central African Republic. For the Comoros, reliable solar power is crucial, as it saves money on diesel imports and improves critical sectors like fishing, tourism and cold chains. However, the long-term success of the project depends on battery maintenance and whether the Abu Dhabi developer will provide additional transmission infrastructure.",
  "summary": "Three new photovoltaic plants add roughly 20 MW to the Comoros grid, financed by Abu Dhabi and managed by an Emirati state utility, in a striking piece of Gulf reach into the Indian Ocean. The post The Comoros Switched On 20 MW of Solar, Paid For in Abu Dhabi appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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}