- The government of Sao Tome and Principe launch solar tenders.
- AfDB is set to finance the development of the project.
The government of Sao Tome and Principe has announced the launch of a tender for the construction of a 1.5MWp solar photovoltaic plant south of Santo Amaro. According to the announcement, the project is financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
The call for expressions of interest is open until June 6, 2022. The successful company will sign an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the 1.5MWp solar plant. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2022. The company will also operate and maintain the plant.
The project is part of the Energy Transition and Institutional Support Program (ETISP), funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) for $12.46 million.