Planeta Rica Solar PV Park is a 26.7MW solar PV power project. It is located in Cordoba, Colombia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2021 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2023. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Akuo Energy Colombia and MPC Energy Solutions. The owners have 50% stake in the project respectively.
Planeta Rica Solar PV Park is a ground-mounted solar project.
The project generates 48,000MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 10,000 households, offsetting 4,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2021 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2023.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Celsia under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years.
Contractors involved
Mota-Engil Engenharia E Construcao Africa was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the solar PV power project.
The project is utilising trackers supplied by Arctech Solar Holding.
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About Akuo Energy Colombia
Akuo Energy Colombia SAS (Akuo Energy Colombia) a subsidiary of Akuo Energy SAS is involved in development and acquisition of new projects in the solar, hydroelectric and wind energy sectors. Akuo Energy Colombia is headquartered in Medellin, Colombia.
About MPC Energy Solutions
MPC Energy Solutions NV (MPCES) is a provider of sustainable energy solutions. The company's activities include the development, construction, ownership and operation of low-carbon energy infrastructure, such as solar and wind assets, and hybrid and energy efficiency solutions. MPCES participates in the full project lifecycle of renewable energy solutions, with a focus on utility-scale solar photovoltaics (PV), onshore wind farms, energy efficiency solutions and hybrid projects. It serves public and private commercial and industrial off-takers in developing markets, providing clean and affordable energy to accelerate the energy transition. The company signs long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) to sell the energy produced in its plants. It operates in the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, Colombia, Spain and the US. MPCES is headquartered in Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands.
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