List of power stations in Djibouti

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Wind

Station Location Capacity (MW)CommissionedNotes
Ghoubet Wind Power Station [1] 11°31′48″N42°29′47″E / 11.53000°N 42.49639°E / 11.53000; 42.49639 (Ghoubet Wind Power Station) 60.02022 (Expected) [1] [2]


Solar

Station Location Capacity (MW)CommissionedNotes
Amea Grand Bara Solar Power Station [3] 11°07′23″N42°41′20″E / 11.12306°N 42.68889°E / 11.12306; 42.68889 (Amea Grand Bara Splar Power Station) 25.02024 (Expected) [3] [4]

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Lekela Power B.V. is an independent power producer (IPP) company based in the Netherlands, with investments on the African continent. The firm specializes in renewable energy sources. As of July 2022, the firm has seven operational wind power plants in three countries, with another three renewable power stations under development. At that time, its total portfolio of power stations totaled over 1,000 MW, in generation capacity.

Not to be confused with Engie Grand Bara Solar Power Station

References

  1. 1 2 Jean Marie Takouleu (14 February 2020). "Djibouti: Ghoubet wind project (60 MW) enters construction phase". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. Patrick Mulyungi (26 August 2021). "First of 17 turbines for Ghoubet wind power plant in Djibouti installed". Construction Review Online. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. 1 2 Jean Marie Takouleu (30 August 2023). "Djibouti: Amea signs for the installation of a 25 MW solar farm in Grand Bara". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  4. Africanreview.com (30 August 2023). "AMEA Power recognises East Africa renewable potential". African Review Online. London, West Virginia, United States. Retrieved 31 August 2023.