The photovoltaic plant with an installed capacity of 128 kWp was built by Cronimet Mining Power Solutions as an EPC contractor on behalf of O&L Energy who is the IPP owner. The plant is further partly subsidized by the German Investment and Development Organization and will serve as a demonstration plant for technical skill transfer, on-the-job training and vocational workshops.
According to Steffen Kammerer, Managing Director of Cronimet, the completion of the plant at Midgard Country Lodge is a milestone.
“The Midgard project is the very first project we realized with a partner from the hospitality industry. However, it emphasizes our ambition to support the African hospitality industry going green. Our PV plants ensure hoteliers a reliable off-grid and eco-friendly energy supply at a reliably favorable price,” Kammerer said.
Besides Midgard Country Lodge, Cronimet is currently constructing a PV plant at the Namibian Mokuti Etosha Logde, which is also a property owned and operated by O&L Leisure.
