What is the capacity of the newly inaugurated solar plant?

The plant has a **50-megawatt** photovoltaic capacity, complemented by **15-megawatt-hour battery storage** to ensure a consistent power supply.

Which UAE entities were involved in the project?

The solar plant was developed by **Global South Utilities (GSU)**, an Abu Dhabi-based company, and received concessional financing from the **Abu Dhabi Fund for Development**.

How many households will benefit from the new solar plant?

The project is expected to provide electricity to more than **300,000 households** in the Central African Republic, significantly improving energy access.

What impact will this solar plant have on the Central African Republic's energy supply?

The 50 MW solar plant is projected to increase the Central African Republic’s overall electricity generation by more than **60%**, addressing a critical energy deficit.

How long did it take to complete the construction of the plant?

The solar power plant was delivered in a rapid timeline of just **10 months** from commencement to inauguration.

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Sustainability·12 August 2026

UAE-Backed Solar Plant Boosts Central African Republic's Power Grid

An Abu Dhabi-based company, Global South Utilities, has inaugurated a 50-megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in the Central African Republic, significantly increasing the nation's electricity generation.

The Central African Republic has officially opened a new 50-megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant, a crucial infrastructure project developed by Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU). Located approximately 10 km from the capital Bangui, this plant is set to boost the country's total electricity generation by over 60%.

The project, which includes 15-megawatt-hour battery storage, was delivered in an impressive 10 months. It is designed to provide electricity to more than 300,000 households, addressing a critical energy deficit in the nation, where only 18.2% of the population had access to electricity in 2024, according to World Bank data.

Financing for the solar plant was secured through concessional funding from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, underscoring the UAE's role in supporting sustainable development projects internationally. GSU, with previous experience in developing a 50 MW solar plant in Chad, continues its commitment to enhancing energy infrastructure across the African continent.

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What is the capacity of the newly inaugurated solar plant?: The plant has a **50-megawatt** photovoltaic capacity, complemented by **15-megawatt-hour battery storage** to ensure a consistent power supply.
Which UAE entities were involved in the project?: The solar plant was developed by **Global South Utilities (GSU)**, an Abu Dhabi-based company, and received concessional financing from the **Abu Dhabi Fund for Development**.
How many households will benefit from the new solar plant?: The project is expected to provide electricity to more than **300,000 households** in the Central African Republic, significantly improving energy access.
What impact will this solar plant have on the Central African Republic's energy supply?: The 50 MW solar plant is projected to increase the Central African Republic’s overall electricity generation by more than **60%**, addressing a critical energy deficit.
How long did it take to complete the construction of the plant?: The solar power plant was delivered in a rapid timeline of just **10 months** from commencement to inauguration.

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