The Sakai solar photovoltaic power plant in the Central African Republic (CAR) has started its operation after three years of development. Located in Bimbo town, near the capital city of Bangui, the solar power station is a result of cooperation between the African country and China.
The 15 MW power plant consists of 33,432 solar panels and is built on a 16-hectare land. It is now owned and operated by Enerca, the principal energy utility company of the Central African Republic. The solar power project was funded by the Chinese government and its construction was done by the Chinese company Tianjin Electric Power Construction (TEPC) Co. Ltd.
