Nouakchott (Solar) is a 30 MW solar power plant in Mauritania, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 2 solar plants in Mauritania, it constitutes 90.91% of the country's total solar capacity of 33 MW. The largest solar plant in Mauritania is Nouakchott (Solar) at 30 MW, being the primary facility in the sector. Nearby plants include Nouakchott (Thermal) (51.804 MW, Oil) and Nouakchott (Wind) (30 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the region of Nouakchott, approximately 5 km from the city center.
7 years old
Mauritania, Africa
- 4. largest of 7 plants in Mauritania
- #16,429 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,522 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 9.5% of the installed capacity of Mauritania
7 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Solar Africa operates 4 plants totalling 64 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 82 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Nouakchott (Solar) is a solar power plant producing approximately 47 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mauritania- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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