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Chinese Government provides grant for 2 MW Solar Power Plant Construction Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Eritrea |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2017 |
| End Date | Nov 16, 2033 |
| Duration | 6,163 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 55828 |
Grant Description
In 2017, the Chinese Government provided a grant to the Government of Eritrea for 2 MW Solar Power Plant Construction Project.
The monetary value of the grant is unknown.The project involved the construction of a solar power (photovoltaic) plant to the east of the capital Asmara. The plant covers an area of 32-thousand square meters and it has a designed installed capacity of 2.1114 MW. Upon completion, it was expected to produce an average of 11-thousand kilowatt hours of electricity per day.
The power generation project was expected to generate about 3.25 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year, which could alleviate power generation shortages in Asmara and surrounding cities. China State Construction Corporation was the contractor responsible for implementation. The project officially commenced on November 24, 2017 and concluded on April 24, 2018.
It passed completion acceptance on May 14, 2018.
Staff Comments
- The Chinese project title is 援厄太阳能电厂示范项目.
- This project is different from the one that is captured via Project ID#56307.
Sources & References
- Shared Future: Chinese-made solar power plant helps Eritrea get green energy
- Chinese technologies drive green development in Eritrea
- 厄立特里亚首座地面太阳能光伏项目竣工
- First Ground Solar Photovoltaic Project Completed in Eritrea
- 厄立特里亚
- Remarks by Chinese Ambassador Yang Zigang at the Reception to Celebrate the 68th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
- Ambassador Yang Zigang condolences to employees of Chinese-funded institutions in Ecuador
- 中国援厄立特里亚太阳能发电项目顺利移交
- 中国大使馆与厄立特里亚政府举行太阳能发电项目竣工移交仪式
- 杨子刚大使看望中国援厄立特里亚太阳能发电项目组
- 中国大使馆与厄立特里亚政府举行太阳能发电项目竣工移交仪式 The Chinese Embassy and the Eritrean government held a solar power project completion and handover ceremony
- 中国援厄立特里亚太阳能发电项目移交 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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