Where is the largest wind power station in Mauritania?

When completed, as expected in 2022, the power station will be the largest wind power station in Mauritania. The power station is located in the village of Boulenouar approximately 400 kilometres (249 mi), northwest of the city of Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania.

How many turbines are there in Mauritania?

39 Siemens-Gamesa turbines, each with rated capacity of 2.625 megawatts. Is a major development project in Mauritania, aimed at providing renewable energy to the country. The power station is the largest wind power plant in Mauritania, with a capacity of 102.375 MW.

How will Mauritania's wind power plant affect its energy mix?

The wind power plant in the northern town of Boulenouar will also significantly increase the share of the country’s energy mix. The significant share of renewable energy in Mauritania’s total energy portfolio is impressive, especially compared to other countries on the continent.

Where is the power station located in Mauritania?

The power station is located in the village of Boulenouar approximately 400 kilometres (249 mi), northwest of the city of Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. This is in the extreme northwest of the country, close to the international border with Morocco.

How much electricity does Mauritania use?

As of 2020, Mauritania uses approximately 380 megawatts of electricity. Of this, approximately 76 percent (approx. 289 MW), is sourced from thermal generators. The remaining 24 percent (approx. 91 MW), is imported from Manantali Hydroelectric Power Station in Mali.

Is green hydrogen an emerging market opportunity in Mauritania?

Green hydrogen is an emerging market opportunity in Mauritania, given the availability of about 700,000 square kilometers in the country for the installation of solar panels and/or wind turbines for power generation, according to the Ministry of Petroleum, Mines, and Energy.