UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has commenced construction of a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Sakaï, the Central African Republic (CAR).
The project, which will also include a 10 MWh battery storage system, is set to provide clean electricity to more than 300,000 households and cut 50,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. It is expected to boost energy access, enhance grid stability, and generate new employment opportunities while supporting skills development in the local renewable energy sector.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, senior ministers, and GSU leadership.
“This project represents another milestone in our mission to deliver scalable clean energy solutions in challenging markets,” said Ali Alshimmari, GSU’s Managing Director and CEO.
The solar plant builds on the UAE–CAR Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in March 2025, reinforcing both nations’ commitment to strengthening investment and climate-friendly growth across Africa.
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