Sun gives Ghana even more power
Ghana’s government backs green energy and the expertise of our engineers: Following the first two photovoltaic power plants in Lawra and Kaleo, the next joint project is starting in the form of Kaleo Phase II.
Construction of Kaleo Phase II has started. Image: Tractebel (firmenpresse) - Ghana’s biggest power supplier, the Volta River Authority (VRA), is to develop a new 15.78 MWp PV solar project in the Upper West Region, namely Kaleo II. The first phase of construction is already under way. After completion in the first quarter of 2023 it is to be connected up to the 34.5kV grid of the existing power plant (Kaleo Phase I). Tractebel is once again working for the VRA as Owner's Engineer.
The project is funded by the German development bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau through a loan agreement. It will provide a sustainable energy supply based on clean and renewable energy sources. Local service providers and staff are also involved.
The project is a part of a portfolio of plants that the VRA is currently developing on a step-by-step basis. The first two plants (Kaleo Phase I, units A and C) were put into operation in December 2020 and November 2021. When it came to the third plant (Kaleo II), the owner once again opted for commercially proven technology utilising monocrystalline PERC solar modules (Passive Emitter and Rear Cell) installed on a fixed tilt support structure connected to the distribution system via string inverters. All equipment will be supplied by global leading suppliers with proven experience with projects in the region.
Owner’s Engineer with a wide scope of tasks
The project is arranged on an EPC basis. Our experts will be reviewing the project planning and implementation documents and the project engineering and design documents for the electrical and civil and mechanical works. In addition, the services include the supervision of adherence of contractors to agreed quality programs and procedures and implementation of the works compliant with environmental, social, health and safety requirements. Services related to performance and acceptance testing are also included in the services of the team, such as factory acceptance and site acceptance. Furthermore, our experts are also providing services and assistance to the client related to project management and all other key areas of work such as contract administration and engineering and construction supervision. Commissioning and the review and verification of project milestones during the construction period are also services being provided by our team with its know-how.
“The project brings us both, as partners, one step closer to our goals: It will support the VRA to achieve its goal of becoming a renewable energy player in the region. Photovoltaics is one of the fastest growing commercially available renewable energy sources, that is fully in line with Tractebel’s goal of contributing to a carbon-neutral future,” says Natnael Teshome, Senior PV Expert and Project Manager at Tractebel.
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As one of the world's largest engineering companies, Tractebel offers pioneering strategies for a climate-neutral future. Around 5,000 employees develop engineering solutions for complex projects in the fields of energy, water and urban infrastructure. Tractebel customers benefit from 150 years of experience and the local know-how of experts in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Revenue generated in 2020 was € 581 million. Tractebel is part of the ENGIE Group, an international low-carbon energy and services company.
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