Project

Kita

Kita, Mali

Solar energy | Photovoltaic solar

The Kita solar farm is Akuo’s first project in Africa (50MWp). Akuo is the first player on the market - Kita being the first utility-scale solar IPP in operation in the country. The project will meet the vital energy needs of the region - suffering from significant electricity shortages, and will help the country begin the move towards energy independence that is vital to its development. The Kita project will also generate numerous social benefits, creating sustainable jobs and enhancing local competences.

Project activities

Main company

Akuo Energy

Activities

Power generator

Type of implantation in the country

Office

Other type of implantation in French

Subsidary

Project Information

Detail of the equipment used

Jinko (PV modules), SMA (inverters)

Installed power (specify unit KW, MW or other)

50.214 MWc

Annual produced energy (specify unit MWh or other)

n.d.

Grid connection

On grid

Main fundings

Equity: Akuo Energy and PASH Global; Mezzanine debt: EAIF; Senior debt: FMO, BOAD, BNDA, EAIF.

Project cost (in euros)

75 millions

Year of entry into service

2020

Project progress

Contract signed

Work in progress

In operation

Employees mobilized

-

Locals employees
-

Employees for the development phase
-

Employees for the construction phase
-

Employees for maintenance

Main company

Akuo Energy

Wood-Energy , Wind energy , Offshore , Onshore , Photovoltaic solar , Hydropower , Ocean renewable energy
Development , Construction , Developer of energy production plants , Operation and maintenance , Power generator , Support profession , Storage
SER Member
International ADEME Club membership

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Main non-french partners

EPC consortium: Akuo Energy Solutions, ICC, Matelec
PASH Global Ltd.: co-shareholder of the SPV with Akuo Energy

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