Djiboti’s wind project aims to transition the country towards 100%-renewable energy-based electricity production by 2030.
Djibouti, the tiny multi ethnic country located in the Horn of Africa with a population of over one and half million is facing significant challenges in her power sector. Less than 100 megawatts is reliably available for the population of close to one and half million.
Djiboti’s electricity demand is also expected to considerably increase. Her various large-scale infrastructure projects include ports, free-trade zones and railways that the government has undertaken. A renewable energy wind project will (therefore) be a key contribution to the electricity demand as the country aims to transition towards 100%-renewable energy-based electricity production by 2030.
Project is sponsored by the AFC
Africa Finance Corporation, AFC, the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, is the sponsor of the US$63 million strategic investment to construct and operate a 60MW wind project in the Ghoubet area, near Lake Assal in Djibouti.
Djiboti’s renewable energy wind project exemplifies AFC’s commitment to investing in early-stage projects that require de-risking in order to make them bankable and attract more investment when further developed. Another example is the 44 MW Singrobo hydroelectric power project which AFC developed through €174 million investment in January 2019. These projects align with AFC’s partnership with the Green Climate Fund to further its low carbon emission investments.
Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of AFC, commented: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to invest and develop such a significant renewable power project in Djibouti. We have invested in many renewable projects in Africa, including the Cabeolica Wind Farm in Cape Verde, which won recognition in the International Finance Corporation Emerging Partnerships top ten private-public partnerships in Africa. We see renewable and green projects as a key part of our investment strategy as we look to support a sustainable future in Africa.”
Oliver Andrews, Chief Investment Officer of AFC, added: “This is a significant project for Djibouti as its first renewable energy project and signifies the country’s efforts to establish its own energy production from its own resources. By taking this position on the board, I am delighted to be adding my expertise to the development of the project with my colleague Amadou Wadda.”
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AFC, an investment grade multilateral finance institution, was established in 2007 with an equity capital base of US$1 billion, to be the catalyst for private sector-led infrastructure investment across Africa.
With a current balance sheet of approximately US$5.07 billion, AFC is the second highest investment grade rated multilateral financial institution in Africa with an A3/P2 (Stable outlook) rating from Moody’s Investors Service. AFC successfully raised US$1,150 million (US$650 million and US$500 million) in 2019, US$500 million in 2017 and US$750 million in 2015 through Eurobond issuances; out of its Board-approved US$3 Billion Global Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme.
All Eurobond issues were oversubscribed and attracted investors from Asia, Europe and the USA.
AFC’s investment approach combines specialist industry expertise with a focus on financial and technical advisory, project structuring, project development and risk capital to address Africa’s infrastructure development needs and drive sustainable economic growth. AFC invests in high-quality infrastructure assets that provide essential services in the core infrastructure sectors of power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications.
To date, the Corporation has invested over US$6.2 billion in projects within 30 countries across Africa.
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