Ashama Solar Power Station, is a planned 200 megawatts (270,000 hp) solar power plant in Nigeria. When completed, it is expected to be the largest solar power station in West Africa.[1]
| Ashama Solar Power Station | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Location | Ashama, Delta State |
| Coordinates | 06°09′54″N 06°25′35″E / 6.16500°N 6.42639°E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Construction began | 2021 Expected |
| Commission date | 2023 Expected |
| Owner(s) | B&S Power Holding PTE, B&S Power Nigeria. |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 200 megawatts (270,000 hp) |
| External links | |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
Location edit
The power station is expected to occupy an estimated 304 hectares (750 acres) of real estate in a locality called Aniocha South, in the village of Ashama, in Delta State, in Southeastern Nigeria.[2] Ashama is located approximately 37 kilometres (23 mi), by road, west of the city of Asaba, where the state headquarters are located.[3] Ashama lies approximately 238 kilometres (148 mi) northwest of Port Harcourt, the fifth-largest city in Nigeria and the capital of Rivers State.[4]
Overview edit
According to the World Bank, an estimated 80 million Nigerians have no access to electricity. Of these, about 60 million spend an estimated NGN1.6 Trillion (approximately US$4.2 billion) annually, on the purchase, operation and maintenance of "fossil fuel generators". The Federal Government of Nigeria is promoting the use of renewable energy to mitigate a large fraction of the electricity deficit in the country.[1]
Developers edit
The power station is under development by a consortium comprising the corporate entities illustrated in the table below:[5]
| Rank | Development Partner | Domicile | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B&S Power Holding | Singapore | Equity Investor |
| 2 | SunnyFred Global | Nigeria | Equity Investor |
| 3 | Green Plinth Africa | Nigeria | Consultant |
Benefits edit
This power station is expected to facilitate Nigeria avoid 200,000,000 tonnes (196,841,306 long tons; 220,462,262 short tons) of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This will keep the environment clean, and offer healthier lives to Nigerians. In addition, the power station is expected to reduce the number of families who harvest forests and woodlands for firewood and charcoal. The rate of deforestation in Nigeria in 2021 was estimated at about 350,000 hectares (860,000 acres) per annum, equivalent to about 3.6 percent of the then prevailing area of forests and woodlands.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Patrick Mulyungi (19 February 2021). "Ashama solar power plant, West Africa's largest, coming up in Nigeria". Nairobi: Construction Review Online. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (22 February 2021). "Nigeria: A 200 MW Solar Power Plant Will Be Built In The Delta State". Paris, France: Afrik21.africa.
- ^ Google (2 March 2021). "Road Distance Between Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria And Ashama, Delta State, Nigeria" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Google (2 March 2021). "Road Distance Between Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria And Ashama, Delta State, Nigeria" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ This Day (28 February 2021). "Singaporean Giant to Build 200MW Solar Power in Delta". This Day. Lagos. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Prince Okafor (2 March 2021). "Electricity: Singapore to build 200MW power plant in Delta State". Vanguard Nigeria. Lagos. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
External links edit
- 200 MW Solar Project ‘Largest in West Africa’ to Come up in Nigeria As of 18 February 2021.