Gigawatt Global Cooperative conducted a feasibility study in order to develop, finance, construct and connect a 7.5 MW grid-connected solar PV field in Gitega province, on a parcel of privately leased land.
Outcome and Impact:
During the course of the project Gigawatt Global managed to secure a power purchase agreement with the Burundian government. The agreement covers a period of 25 years. Land was secured and permits were acquired to use the land to the construction of the solar PV plant. The grid study was completed and the grid was determined to be stable and extensive enough to handle the load and intermittency of the solar PV plant.
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Project Developer
Location
Burundi
Total Project Budget
EUR 458 746
EEP Africa Financing
EUR 300 000
Sector
Solar PV
Type
Feasibility
Project Period
2015 - 2016