News
16 April 2018

First African floating solar tender to be launched in the Seychelles

In:
Renewable energy
Region:
Middle East & Africa

The Seychelles Energy Commission (SEC) is holding an information session on April 26 in advance of launching Africa's first floating solar tender. The 4MW of grid-connected floating solar facility is to be sited at the Lagoon le Rocher, with power sold to the Public Utility Corporation (PUC). The African Development Bank and the Clinton Foundation's African Legal Support Facility will support the tender process with Trinity International and Multiconsult serving as the transaction and tender advisors.

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