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Developer of renewable energy sources GSU and the Madagascar ministery of hydrocarbons and energy have agreed to develop a 50 MW Sun Factory and a battery storage facility of 25 MWh in the city of Moramanga.
GSU-Die, based in Abu Dhabi in November 2024, signed a deal with Ja Solar to build a 2 GW solar cell and module factory in Egypt-Zei LinkedIn -Page That the projects are part of a broader strategic cooperation to promote renewable energy in Madagascar initiatives.
The company and the Malagasy authorities have also agreed to explore additional renewable projects of a maximum of 250 MW, supported by a joint feasibility study on technical, environmental and economic aspects, according to the State-run Emirates News Agency (WAM).
“This transforming partnership reflects our dedication to strengthening the regional energy infrastructure and accelerating the transition from Africa to cleaner, more resilient power,” said GSU.
The first projects are planned for completion within 12 months. They will be designed to reinforce the Antananarivo linked grid and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. The Emirates (WAM) news agency run by the State has reported separately that future power sales agreements are expected with the national use of Madagascar, Jirama.
WAM called GSU CEO Ali Alshimmari as saying that the agreement is an important step in expanding access to clean and reliable energy in global South countries. He reportedly added that the deal also underlines the shared wishes of Madagascar and the United Arab Emirates to strengthen cooperation in the field of sustainable infrastructure.
Separately, construction started in May of this year on a 5 MW Sun Factory with 3.2 MWh battery storage for the northwestern coast of Madagascar as part of the 50 MW extension of the government of the 50 MW government. However, the implementation remains low in Madagascar, with the cumulative PV capacity of the island that will only hit 58 MW at the end of 2024, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).
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