Karibib Solar Power Plant

The Karibib Solar Power Plant is a photovoltaic power station in Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia.

Karibib Solar Power Plant
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CountryNamibia
LocationKaribib, Erongo
Coordinates21°56′54.0″S 15°50′20.5″E / 21.948333°S 15.839028°E / -21.948333; 15.839028
Commission dateJune 2017
Power generation
Nameplate capacity5 MW

History

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The power station was commissioned in June 2017 in a ceremony attended by the CEO of Electricity Control Board.[1][2]

Architecture

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The power station spans over an area of 11 hectares.[3]

Technical specifications

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The power station has an installed capacity of 5 MW. It consists of 51,372 photovoltaic panels.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Solar plant commissioned in Karibib (Namibia)". Projects Today. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  2. ^ Ngulu, Freeman Ya (12 June 2017). "More Power to Grid, as Karibib Solar Plant Launched". Namibia Economist. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Karibib Solar Park". Hopsol. Retrieved 21 September 2023.