Mainstream Renewable Power has received all environmental permits necessary to start construction of the Ayitepa wind farm on Ghana’s eastern coast. Construction is expected to commence in 2016 on the 225-MW wind farm.
The company is also in the midst of finalizing grid connection and power purchase agreements.
The wind farm, worth an estimated $525 million, is Ghana’s first large-scale wind project.
When operational, Ayitepa will be capable of contributing 10% of Ghana’s electricity demand during peak usage times.