16.6 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants
The 16.6 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants project in Mauritania marks a transformative step toward sustainable energy for remote, off-grid communities.
The 16.6 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants project in Mauritania marks a transformative step toward sustainable energy for remote, off-grid communities. By integrating eight strategically located solar plants with existing diesel generators, the project creates a hybrid solar-diesel system that significantly reduces fuel dependency. This initiative not only ensures a more stable and cleaner energy supply—meeting up to 30% of local electricity demand—but also cuts operational costs and lowers carbon emissions. It exemplifies how renewable energy can empower isolated regions while supporting environmental goals.
LOCATION
Mauritania
CLIENT
Société Mauritanienne d Électricité (SOMELEC)16
SCOPE
Engineering, Procurement, Construction
COMPLETION
February 2017
Project Footprint Across Mauritania
Boulenour, El Chami, Atar, Akjoujt, Beni Chab, Aleg, Boutilimit, and Ajoune
16.6 Megawatts (MW)
Total Capacity
Hybrid Energy System
Combining Solar & Diesel
CO₂ Reduction
Significant Environmental Impact
Fuel Savings
Lower Annual Diesel Costs
Meeting 30% of energy demand
Energy Access in Remote Areas