Mauritania signs $300m hybrid plant deal

Key Figures & Findings: Mauritania has entered into a $300 million agreement with Ewa Green Energy to build a 220MW hybrid power plant (160MW solar + 60MW wind) with a 370MWh storage component. The power plant will be built, operated, and maintained for 15 years under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, after which ownership transfers. State utility Somelec will purchase the electricity produced, helping strengthen the national grid and reduce dependence on electricity imports. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational by September 2026.

Statistics & Insights: The facility will supply up to 60MW daily to the grid once operational, backed by energy storage (370MWh), which will help balance supply during periods without solar or wind output.

Future Implications: If delivered as planned, this hybrid plant could enhance Mauritania’s energy reliability and reduce import dependence significantly by 2026, while also serving as a blueprint for integrating solar, wind, and storage in the region.

Source: Energy Capital & Power

Quick Take: Mauritania’s $300m hybrid plant deal blends solar, wind, and storage to shore up its grid — a potential game-changer for energy reliability in the Sahel by 2026.