AKUO KITA SOLAR S.A.
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Who is our customer
FMO ‘s client is Akuo Kita Solar, who develops a 50MW Solar PV plant in Mali in the Kayes region, 4 km from Kita town.
What is our funding objective?
FMO provides EUR 17.2 mln senior debt to Akuo Kita Solar. The objective of FMO’s financing is to fund the development, construction and operation of a 50 MW Solar park located near Kita.
Why do we fund this investment?
FMO funds this project as it provides an additional source of clean, renewable energy to Mali. Mali currently has a demand for electricity which exceeds its reliable generation capacity by over 45%. Much of Mali’s current power is supplied by imported power and expensive thermal energy. By funding Akuo Kita Solar, FMO contributes to increasing Mali’s power supply, increasing electrification rates and replacing expensive thermal generation with cheaper, renewable solar energy.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
The project environmental and social risk category is B+. This is because the project is greenfield, includes a Construction Phase, and requires land. The applicable IFC Performance Standards are 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. Not applicable are PS 7 and 8. IFC PS 7 is not applicable because the ESIA did not identify people in the project region qualifying as Indigenous. IFC PS 8 is not applicable because no cultural significant objects and places where found in the project zone.
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| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 10/23/2017 | EUR 10.34 MLN |
- Region
- Africa
- Country
- Mali
- Sector
- Energy
- Publication date
- 5/11/2017
- Effective date
- 10/23/2017
- Total FMO financing
- EUR 6.85 MLN
- Funding
- AEF-I
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - B+