Abu Dhabi Firm Inaugurates Chad's First 50MW Utility-Scale Solar Plant

Global South Utilities (GSU), an Abu Dhabi-based developer, has inaugurated the Noor Chad 50 MW solar plant in N'Djamena, marking Chad's first utility-scale solar project. The facility includes over 81,000 solar panels, 158 inverters, and a 5 MWh battery energy storage system, providing electricity to approximately 274,000 homes and reducing reliance on imported diesel. The project is expected to displace more than 1.36 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over its lifetime, supporting Chad's plans to increase electrification and reduce carbon emissions. Completed in a record eight months with over 350,000 work-hours, GSU will operate the plant, which serves as a model for future renewable developments in Chad and reflects growing UAE investment in Africa's clean energy sector. GSU CEO Ali Alshimmari emphasized the project's significance for accelerating access to sustainable electricity, fostering economic growth, and enabling communities to thrive with stable, clean power. The Noor Chad project is part of GSU's expanding portfolio of clean energy investments across Africa, highlighting effective partnerships that rapidly advance renewable infrastructure in emerging markets.