Commission date 2013 | Status Operational Type Flat-panel PV Construction began 2012 | |
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Location NavrongoKassena-Nankana DistrictUpper East Region Nameplate capacity 2.5 megawatts (3,400 hp) | ||
Location
The power station is located near the town of Navrongo, Kassena-Nankana District in the Upper East Region of Ghana. This location lies approximately 820 kilometres (510 mi) by road, north of Accra, the country's capital and largest city.
Overview
Built at a cost of just over US$8 million, the plant is the first grid-ready solar station in the country. It is owned by Volta River Authority (VRA), the Ghanaian parastatal responsible for public electricity generation. The power plant was commissioned in 2013.
References
Navrongo Solar Power Station Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA