Mauritania solar Energy Storage Power Generation Project

How will Mauritania's new solar power project help agri-food industry?

The project will provide rural electrification for 40 localities in south-eastern Mauritania, through the installation of hybrid mini photovoltaic power plants and the construction of connecting lines. The project will also support value-creating activities, especially in the food cold chain and agri-food processing.

How does the piemm project work in Mauritania & Mali?

The PIEMM will boost solar energy production and provide access to electricity for more than two million people in Mauritania and Mali, while also enhancing regional integration and trade. The project is financed by a $272 million loan from the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the AfDB, and a $1.5 million grant from the GCF.

How much money does the AfDB give to Mauritania?

This is the largest financing ever granted by the AfDB to Mauritania. The second project, the project to strengthen productive and energy investments for the sustainable development of rural areas (RIMDIR), is a $16 million grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), a multi-donor trust fund managed by the AfDB.

Who is Mauritania's AfDB?

The AfDB has been active in Mauritania for over 50 years, supporting various strategic development sectors, such as agriculture, governance, water and sanitation, energy, mining, private sector, transport, and social. Source: Zawya Motoni Olodun, with an illustrious seven years in marketing operations, stands as a beacon in the field.