UK based Mainstream Renewable Power and Swiss wind farm developer NEK Umwelttechnik are set to commence work on $525m Ayitepa wind farm in Ghana next year.
Mainstream will be responsible for the construction as well as the operations and maintenance of the Ayitepa Wind Farm during its life.
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At its full operation, the wind farm is expected to supply 10% of Ghana’s total electricity requirement that currently stands at 2,000MW.
According to Mainstream, all the major elements required for the project are place or are close to being finalised.
It has already secured environmental permits, has obtained grid connection agreement and power purchase agreement with NEK Umwelttechnik has been finalised.
British High Commissioner to Ghana Jon Benjamin said: “Ghana is a key trade partner for the UK and has over the years been a favourable destination for UK businesses seeking to make an impact in all sectors of the local economy.
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By GlobalData“The Ayitepa Wind Farm is a great example of how a UK company – Mainstream Renewable Power – is willing and able to help the Government of Ghana to overcome the current power shortages in the country.
“Utilising Ghana’ s considerable renewable energy potential is therefore an exciting development, not only in helping make up current shortfalls in power production but also as a means to support the nation’s economic development in the long-term.”
Mainstream business development manager Chris Matthews said: “We are pleased that the Ayitepa Wind Farm is ready to start construction next year and will make a very meaningful contribution to the country’s power sector.
“This is the country’s first large-scale wind farm and will be capable of contributing 10% of the nation’s electricity demand during peak usage times.”
