How many solar panels does New Caledonia have?

Equipped with more than 58,000 solar panels, the plant has installed capacity of nearly 16 megawatts-peak (MWp), enough to cover the energy needs of over 21,000 residents of New Caledonia. The plant will feature a lithium-ion energy storage system (ESS) with a capacity of nearly 10 MW.

What will totalenergies do in New Caledonia?

Noumea, December 20, 2021 – TotalEnergies will develop a series of photovoltaic and energy storage projects in New Caledonia in order to deliver decarbonized electricity via a 25-year renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) for the industrial operations of mining and metallurgy consortium Prony Resources New Caledonia.

What is New Caledonia's largest solar power plant?

The project involves building and operating a solar power plant with a capacity of 11.2 MWc in the South Province, in Boulouparis. The power plant, which is the largest existing solar facility in New Caledonia, comprises 43,000 panels covering 20 hectares. It was commissioned at the end of April 2017.

Why is AfD cofinancing the largest solar power plant in New Caledonia?

AFD is cofinancing the largest solar power plant in New Caledonia to allow cleaner energy to be generated. 43,000 photovoltaic panels will be installed, with a capacity to produce electricity for the equivalent of 5,400 households.

Who owns New Caledonia's energy?

The energy produced will be sold via a long-term power purchase agreement to Enercal, a semi-public company majority owned by New Caledonia. A similar (but smaller) project has also been financed at the same time in Temala in the North Province. It is the first photovoltaic power plant on customary land.

Why do we support New Caledonia's energy transition?

We are very proud to support their energy transition, and that of New Caledonia," s aid Thierry Muller, CEO of TotalEnergies Renewables France. "As industrial firms, we think and act responsibly. Our two companies are committed to protecting natural resources and biodiversity, and to improving the situation of local communities.