FEATURE project to fruition . We also thank the Government of Angola for its continued support throughout the development process ,” concludes Krneta .
President and CEO of the MCA Group , Manuel Couto Alves , says “ the project will have a huge positive impact on Angola and specifically its economy , as more people are guaranteed access to affordable and clean energy . He added that the project will significantly increase the country ’ s share of renewable energy .” Angola is Africa ’ s seventh largest nation , with approximately 30 million inhabitants and a rapidly growing economy . The initiative is being financed under the Swedish Export Credit System ( the Swedish Export Credit Corporation and Swedish Export Credit Agency ), which aims to raise investment in Swedish sustain-able technology globally .
Hitachi ABB Power Grids partners with consortium in Angola on Africa ’ s largest solar project
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to supply the main electrical infrastructure for one of the largest photovol-taic projects ever developed by MCA Group and Sun Africa consortium
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has joined
forces with Sun Africa LLC and M .
Couto Alves S . A ., part of the EPC conglomerate , on behalf of Angola ’ s Ministry of Energy and Water , to supply the main electrical infrastruc-ture to connect Sub-Saharan Africa ’ s largest solar project to Angola ’ s transmission .
Hitachi ABB Power Grids ’ scope of work will include the design , main power equipment supplies , testing and commissioning of the project . 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 integration of the Government of Ango-la ’ s renewable energy programme . The initial stage of the project will include the construction of a 188 MWp solar power plant and six other solar power plants to electrify homes in the southern African country .
“ This is one of the largest and most significant photovoltaic projects delivered ,” says 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 , while maintaining a stable network . Our role is to develop the project from idea to energisation – ultimately shaping a reliable and sus-tainable energy future for Angola .”
“ We are pleased to partner with Hitachi ABB Power Grids as we share its commitment to provide low-cost clean energy throughout the African continent ,” comments Nikola Krneta , CEO of Sun Africa . “ This is an incredible accomplishment given the ongoing financing and other challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic . It demonstrates the dedication , capabilities and the resilience of all our partners to overcome the unique challenges together .”
“ We appreciate our trusted partners , such as ING Bank , SEK , EKN , DBSA and KSURE , and the support we have received from the Swedish and US governments , in helping bring this
The project supports the UN ’ s Sustainable Development Goal 7 – ensuring that all people have access to affordable , reliable , sustainable and modern energy for all . The initiative will also help to increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix .
About Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd .
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years , employing around 36 000 people in 90 countries . Headquartered in Switzerland , the business serves utility , industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain , and emerging areas like sustainable mobility , smart cities , energy storage and data centres . With a proven track record , global footprint and unparalleled installed base , Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social , environmental and economic values . It is commit-ted to powering good for a sustainable energy future , with pioneering and digital technologies , as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger , smarter and greener grid . https :// www . hitachiabbpowergrids . com
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