UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has entered into two agreements with the Government of Madagascar to enhance the country’s renewable energy capacity. The first agreement focuses on constructing a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in Moramanga, which will include a 25 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. This project aims to support the Antananarivo Interconnected Network and reduce Madagascar’s reliance on fossil fuels. Completion is expected within 12 months.
The second agreement outlines plans for further collaboration, targeting an additional 250 megawatts of renewable energy projects. GSU and Malagasy officials will conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of these future projects. The signing of these agreements was witnessed by President Andry Rajoelina and key stakeholders, including Olivier Jean-Baptiste, Madagascar’s Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons, and Ali Alshimmari, GSU’s Managing Director and CEO.
Ali Alshimmari emphasized the significance of this partnership in promoting access to clean energy in developing regions. The collaboration aims to bolster energy security, stimulate economic growth, and enhance climate resilience in Madagascar, aligning with broader goals of sustainable infrastructure development shared by both nations.
