Mauritania is entering a new stage of its energy strategy with the signing on Friday 12 September at Nouakchott, of two public-private contracts for the construction and the operation of a hybrid solar-wind power plant

According to the Mauritanian Ministry of Energy and Oil, the agreement is based on two components: the construction of a power plant of 60 megawatts guaranteed and the definition of the mechanisms for the purchase of electricity produced for the benefit of the Société Mauritanienne d'Électrice.

The new infrastructure will have a installed capacity of 160 megawatts solar and 60 megawatts of wind power, capable to ensure a daily supply of 60 to 100 megawatts during the 15 years of its operation.

The work, scheduled to last 12 months, should allow commissioning as early as September 2026.

Special feature of this power plant: it will be the first in Mauritania to integrate a large-scale battery system capacity, allowing up to 370 megawatt hours to be stored. This device will guarantee food even during periods of low wind, at night or in case of low sunlight.

With this project, Mauritania affirms its desire to invest in renewable energies and to strengthen its security energy, while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.