About Djibouti New Energy Storage Project
Djibouti is advancing its clean energy initiatives with a 25-megawatt solar project that includes battery storage. This project, developed by AMEA Power, aims to generate 55 GWh of clean energy annually, benefiting over 66,500 people1. The project is supported by a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Djibouti's national utility, Électricité de Djibouti (EDD)3. This initiative reflects Djibouti's commitment to enhancing its renewable energy capacity and energy storage solutions4.
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6 FAQs about [Djibouti New Energy Storage Project]
What is Djibouti's new solar project?
The project will be the first solar Independent Power Project (IPP) in Djibouti and will be located in Grand Bara, south of Djibouti City. The solar project is being fully developed by AMEA Power under a Build-Own-Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model and will generate 55 GWh of clean energy per year, enough to reach more than 66,500 people.
Is AMEA power signing a long-term PPA with Djibouti?
The PPA being signed. Image: Amea Power. UAE-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has signed a long-term PPA with the national utility of Djibouti for a 25MW solar PV plus battery storage unit. AMEA Power announced the signing of the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Electricité de Djibouti (EDD) today (29 August).
Why is AMEA power supporting Djibouti?
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, said: “AMEA Power is proud to reach this milestone and to be supporting Djibouti in its energy transition journey. East Africa is an important market for AMEA Power, as it is a region with immense potential for the development of clean, reliable, and affordable energy.”
What is a power purchase agreement (PPA) in Djibouti?
Amea Power has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 25 MW solar-plus-storage project in Djibouti. It will be the country’s first independent power producer (IPP) project and is now in development under a build-own-operate and transfer (BOOT) framework.
Who will take over Djibouti energy project?
The Sovereign Fund of Djibouti (FSD) will be joining the project before financial close as a minority shareholder. The off-taker for the project will be Electricité de Djibouti. The government of Djiboutiaims to reduce CO2emissions by around 40% by 2030. Djibouti’s energy landscape
Will AMEA Power Invest in Djibouti's first IPP project?
The solar plant is the country's first IPP project and will be developed under a BOOT model. “The Sovereign Fund of Djibouti (FSD) will be joining the project before financial close as a minority shareholder,” AMEA Power said, without providing additional details.