Will Mauritania get a big green energy project?

Image by GreenGo Energy () Danish renewable energy developer GreenGo Energy Group on Monday unveiled plans for a huge green energy project in Mauritania that will involve 60 GW/190 TWh of hybrid solar and wind generation and 35 GW of electrolysis capacity.

Is Mauritania leading West Africa's green energy transition?

As Mauritania leads in west Africa’s green energy transition, significant investment is being made in hydrogen, solar and wind energy developments.

Does Mauritania have solar?

TOUJOUNINE – Solar Averaging seven days of rain a year, Mauritania’s climate is ideal for solar and the country’s first major development in the sector did not disappoint in this regard with 54,000 panels supporting 50 MW production capacity at Toujounine, on the northern outskirts of the nation’s capital.

How many solar panels does Mauritania produce a year?

The facility is responsible for 10% of Mauritania’s grid capacity. It generates 25,409 megawatt-hours of renewable electricity per year and displaces approximately 21,225 tons of CO2. The plant’s almost 30,000 solar panels, manufactured by Masdar PV, provide electricity to more than 10,000 houses in Nouakchott.

Does Mauritania have a green hydrogen industry?

Proximity to load centers in EU is an additional benefit.“ he said. The European Commission recently launched a new initiative to help Mauritania develop its green hydrogen industry. Last week, renewables developer CWP Global said it is making progress on a planned 30-GW green hydrogen development in Mauritania.

What is Mauritania's largest wind farm?

BOULENOUAR – Wind Set to come online in the fourth quarter of this year, the Boulenouar Wind Farm will be Mauritania’s largest at 102.4 MW, exploiting the country’s 754km of prime Atlantic coastline.