Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd Inaugurates Grid-Tied Solar Power System

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Ghana-based Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd, a leading provider of advanced cabling systems, has collaborated with Daystar Power to commission a 532kWp grid-tied solar power system at its Tema factory. The project, which is expected to generate 47.7 MWh of electricity per month, will enable the company to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 11.7 tons per quarter. This achievement marks a key milestone in Nexans Ghana's E3 journey, focusing on economic performance, environmental impact reduction, and community engagement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The solar power system, commissioned by Daystar Power, will generate 47.7 MWh of electricity per month and cover 25% of the electricity needed by the plant.
  • The project is expected to reduce Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd's greenhouse gas emissions by 11.7 tons per quarter.
  • The solar power system consists of 900 photovoltaic panels installed at Nexans Kabelmetal and connected to the plant with Nexans solutions.
  • The project was officially unveiled in the presence of Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, and H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou, French Ambassador to Ghana.
  • Nexans Ghana is committed to leading by example in Ghana's energy transition and demonstrating that sustainability and industry excellence can go hand-in-hand.
  • The project reinforces Nexans' role as a key enabler of the energy transition, both within the industry and within the communities where it operates.

Statistics:

  • The solar power system consists of 900 photovoltaic panels.
  • The project is expected to generate 47.7 MWh of electricity per month.
  • The greenhouse gas emissions reduction is expected to be 11.7 tons per quarter.
  • The solar energy will cover 25% of the electricity needed by the plant.
  • The project was inaugurated by Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, and H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou, French Ambassador to Ghana.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, "Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd, a Nexans company, inaugurates a 532kWp grid-tied solar power system at the Tema factory."
  • Daystar Power and Shell Group.