The International Solar Alliance is overseeing bids from prospective contractors to supply, install and commission solar cold storage capacity in Senegal, Sudan and Seychelles. Bidding is also open for two 2 MT systems in Djibouti. India’s NTPC, on behalf of the ISA, has started accepting bids from ISA member countries to execute solar-based cold storage projects in the African countries of Senegal, Djibouti, Sudan, and Seychelles.
The prospective contractor will supply, install and commission 5 metric tons (MT) of solar cold storage capacity in Senegal, as well as 5 MT in Sudan and 5 MT in Seychelles. The ISA and NTPC are also planning two 2 MT systems in Djibouti. The ISA has engaged NTPC as an implementation partner and project management consultant, as it plans to deploy solar demonstration projects in member countries. ISA will finance the projects.
Source: pv-magazine-india.com