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Dasa uranium project hybrid power plant, Niger

Dasa uranium project hybrid power plant, Niger

7th October 2022

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Dasa uranium project hybrid power plant.

Location
Global Atomic Corporation’s Dasa project site, in Niger.

Project Owner/s
Enernet Global will build, own operate and maintain the hydropower plant.

Project Description
Once operating, Global Atomic’s Dasa mine will require 12 MW of consistent power and Enernet will deliver a hybrid power plant, including 16 MW solar, 15 MW battery energy storage, a 16 MW backup diesel generation plant and advanced controls integrated with grid power provided by the Niger State-owned power utility Sonichar.

The system will provide about 35% of power requirements from renewables, making Dasa one of the greenest operations in Africa, abating 27 000 t/y of carbon dioxide.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Startup generation is scheduled for 2022 and the hybrid plant is expected to be delivered in 2023.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Enernet, tel +27 84 7969281 or email info@enernetglobal.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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