Hitachi ABB to support largest solar venture in Angola
Switzerland, Zurich: Hitachi ABB Power Grids has been contracted by MCA to contribute to the development of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest photovoltaic project.
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Switzerland, Zurich: Hitachi ABB Power Grids has been contracted by MCA to contribute to the development of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest photovoltaic project.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids announced it has been appointed by M. Couto Alves S.A., MCA Group, on behalf of Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water, to supply the main electrical infrastructure to connect Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar project to Angola’s transmission network.
The delivery includes the design, main power equipment supply, testing and commissioning services. It is based on an in-depth grid impact study into the customer’s unique requirements to determine in advance the best way to achieve the ambitious integration of the Government of Angola’s renewable energy program.
“This is one of the largest and most significant photovoltaic projects ever delivered,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ Grid Integration business unit. We are contributing pioneering technology to enable MCA to integrate more renewables and electrify rural areas, whilst maintaining a stable network. Our role is to develop the project from idea to energisation – ultimately, shaping a reliable and sustainable energy future for Angola,” Niklas added.
The project will be developed by a consortium composed by the developer Sun Africa LLC, a US renewable energy company.
Source: Hitachi ABB