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Friday 03 Jul 2015 - 18:35 Makkah mean time-16-9-1436
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Djibouti, (IINA) - In a bid for energy independence, resource-scarce Djibouti will be getting its first wind farm, news agencies reported.
The country’s Energy Minister Ali Yacoub Mahmoud and Vice-President of Shanghai Electric Group Chen Shuyu signed an agreement for the construction of a 60MW wind power installation in Djibouti on June 23 .
The project, whose feasibility study was done by Djibouti electricity authority, will be constructed in two phases of 30 MW each, Xinhua reported.
The project will also include the construction of two electric lines with a 230 KV capacity in northern Djibouti.
The minister noted that his country aims to be a regional and commercial hub.
“This new project is also in line with our national strategy of achieving energy independence, while also guaranteeing clean, cheap and accessible energy across the national territory,” the minister said.
In 2013, Djibouti signed an agreement with Shanghai Electric for the construction of a power transmission line linking Djibouti and Ethiopia, the minister said.
Djibouti is a tiny Muslim nation located on the east African coast.
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