Empower has multiple on-going investment projects in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda and Morocco. Some of these are profiled below.
Working closely together with our project development partners, Empower has built a strong pipeline of renewable energy projects in more than 10 countries in Africa. The projects include grid-tied rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects, as well as mini-grids and some with battery storage solutions.
Pipeline
Miniplast - Ghana
In September 2020, Empower successfully completed its first investment. The 700 kWp solar plant for the plastic recycling and manufacturing company Miniplast, is the second largest of its kind in Ghana. The solar plant enables Miniplast to increase the use of clean energy to run operations, while also cutting costs on their monthly electricity bills. Read more about the project.
Offtaker: Miniplast Ltd.
Developer & EPC: Stella Futura
Project Size: 782 kWp
Contract: 20 years PSA
CO2 avoidance: 15 698 tonnes (30 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
InterCairo Aluminium- Egypt
Empower in partnership with GreeSolar, one of Egypt´s leading solar PV developers, has installed a roof-mounted solar PV for InterCairo Aluminium Industry. The project is now commissioned and is generating electricity. InterCairo specializes in the development and marketing of innovative and sustainable aluminium solutions, which are energy intensive. This solar PV plan will enable the factory to cut CO2 emissions and energy costs substantially, secure jobs and contribute to Egypt´s renewable energy goals. Read More about the project here.
Offtaker: InterCairo Aluminium SAE
Developer & EPC: Gree Solar
Project Size: 495 kWp
Contract: 25 year PSA
CO2 avoidance: 11 250 tonnes (30 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
InterCairo Extrusion - Egypt
Following the successful execution and operation of the first solar PV plant for InterCairo Aluminium, the client has requested an additional solar PV installation on one of its other factories in Cairo. Empower in partnership with GreeSolar has executed this project and is now operational. The project enables the factory to cut its CO2 emissions and energy costs substantially, while securing jobs and contributing to Egypt´s renewable energy goals.
Offtaker: InterCairo Aluminium SAE
Developer & EPC: Gree Solar
Project Size: 496 kWp
Contract: 25 year PSA
CO2 avoidance: 11 250 tonnes (30 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
Premium Poultry - Nigeria
This project is a ground-mounted solar PV system on land belonging to the client, next to their facilities in Abuja, Nigeria. The project is expected to generate an estimated 1 GWh of renewable energy per year. Read More about the project in English, French and Norwegian.
Offtaker: Premium Poultry Ltd.
Developer & EPC: Rensource Energy
Project Size: 700 kWp
Contract: 25 year PSA
CO2 avoidance: 14 310 tonnes (30 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
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Barry Callebaut - Ghana
Empower, in partnership with the Ghanaian CMR Group (EPC) and SunPower Innovations (O&M) construction companies is working to prepare its 8th solar investment project and 2nd project in Ghana. The project will deliver 0.98 GWh of clean energy, which is equivalent to electrifying 618 households in Ghana. The 640kWp project 100% financed Empower New Energy, will include PV installations on part of the factory roof, the roof of the admin building as well as the innovative technology of installing solar panels on the carport structures of their parking lot.
Offtaker: Barry Callebaut - Ghana
Developer & EPC: CMR Group
O&M partner: SunPower Innovations
Project Size: 640KWp
Contract: 25 year PSA
CO2 avoidance: 12 500 tonnes (25 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
Cairo Metal - Egypt
Empower in partnership with Gree Solar commenced its third solar project in Cairo for the aluminium manufacturing group InterCairo LLC. This is Empower´s third solar investment in Egypt, situated on the roof of InterCairo´s new factory. This new project investment will enable the client to reduce its energy cost, while simultaneously cutting CO2 emissions and creating new jobs. Empower´s development and construction partner, Gree Solar, plans to build and connect in less than 6 weeks.
Offtaker: InterCairo Aluminium SAE
Developer & EPC: Gree Solar
Project Size: 496 kWp
Contract: 25 year PSA
CO2 avoidance: 11 250 tonnes (30 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
Smart Paper - Egypt
Empower in partnership with Gree Solar commenced its 4th solar project with Smart paper Industries. Smart paper is part of the Egyptian conglomerate, Smart Group, which is one of the largest manufacturer of paper and cardboard that serves the Egyptian market. The factory produces flute, test liner and kraft paper from paper pulp. The switch to renewable energy will enable the company to cut down its CO2 emissions, reduce electricity costs, thus improving the profitability of the business. This project will contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 7, 8, 9 & 13.
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Offtaker: Smart Paper
Developer & EPC: Gree Solar
Project Size: 495 kWp
Contract: 25 year HPA
CO2 avoidance: 10 626 tonnes (25 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
AMECO - Egypt
Empower in partnership with Gree Solar has commissioned its 5th solar project with AMECO Egypt. AMECO is family-owned and the first and largest manufacturer of syringes in the Middle East. AMECO has signed an agreement to receive 2.5 MW of solar power from the roof of its manufacturing plants in Ramadan City, Cairo. The govt’ of Egypt has committed to increase the share of renewables in the country’s electricity mix from 20% in 2020, to 42% in 2030. As a result of this 25-year contract, AMECO Egypt who have implemented European standards for design and manufacturing of medical equipment will contribute to this goal by producing 4.4 GWh yearly of electricity generated through solar power, cut down its CO2 emissions and reduce electricity costs, This project will contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 7, 8, 9 & 13.
Offtaker: AMECO - Egypt
Developer & EPC: Gree Solar
Project Size: 2.5 MWp
Contract: 25 year PSA
CO2 avoidance: 53 125 tonnes (25 yrs.)
Investor: Empower New Energy
Offtaker: Ghana Nuts - Ghana
Developer & EPC: Stella Futura
Project Size: 0.6 MWp
Contract: 20year PPA
CO2 avoidance: 9 864 tonnes (20 yrs.)
Investor Empower New Energy
Zalar Holdings - Morocco
In December 2022, Empower New Energy executed its first solar investment in Morocco, four solar rooftop projects for the leading Moroccan agro-business group Zalar Holding. The construction of the four projects totalling 2,5 MW project will be completed in 2 Q 2023, and is carried out by Empower's local project partner JET Energy.
The four solar plants covered by the investment will be installed on the roof of Zalar’s plants in ELDIN Had Soualem, Agro Industrielle Al Atlas Tit Mellil, Banchereau Maroc Mediouna and Al Alf Fes based on a 16-year contract. The total investment of about USD 2million is expected to generate an estimated 3800 MWh per year. This will result in a yearly reduction of Zalar’s CO2 emissions equal to a about 3000 tons per year.
Offtaker: Zalar Holdings
Developer & EPC: Jet Energy
Project Size: 2.5MWp
Contract: 16years PSA
CO2 avoidance: 9 864 tonnes (20 yrs.)
Asset mgmt: Empower New Energy
Investor: Empower Invest