Gigawatt Global
Gigawatt Global Coöperatief U.A.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
About
Founded in 2012, Gigawatt Global is a private company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.
Multinational renewable energy company focused on the development and management of utility-scale solar, wind, and hydro projects in emerging markets, primarily in Africa. With over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in pipeline worldwide, Gigawatt Global provides comprehensive project finance and development services. The company operates as a for-profit entity with a non-profit mission to bring clean renewable energy to 50 million people by 2020 and help lift millions out of poverty while reducing carbon emissions. Gigawatt Global also manages the Abundance Initiative, combining utility-scale solar with productive-use power applications and community-based agricultural processing centers.
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Headquarters
Kingsfordweg 151, 1043 GR, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Operating locations (1)
- Koningsvaren 4, Abcoude, Netherlands
Projects
11Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Solar Field
Utility-scale grid-connected solar field providing electricity to orphanage community in Rwanda
Glynn County Solar Field
Utility-scale solar field in Georgia, USA
Burundi Solar Field
First private-sector, grid-connected solar field in Burundi, providing over 10% of the country's electricity
Kenya Solar Projects
Two grid-scale solar PV plants under development in Narok and Kwale counties
South Sudan Solar and Wind Project
10 MW solar PV storage project in Juba, the capital
Zambia Hybrid Solar and Wind Farm
Hybrid solar PV and wind farm in central Zambia
Nigeria Solar Projects
135 MW of solar PV in Bauchi province awaiting final approval; 20 MW project in Montserrado county; 10 solar and wind projects at university campuses
Mozambique Solar Project
15 MW solar PV in Niassa province to serve newly developed grid
Liberia Solar Project
20 MW solar project in Montserrato county, first IPP in greater Monrovia area
Palestinian Territory Solar Project
6 MW solar PV project located in Ramadeen south of Hebron
Burundi Solar Street Lighting Program
Solar street lighting program in several cities across Burundi; feasibility studies for 14 villages
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Partnerships
Arava Power, Nigeria Solar Capital Partners, World Bank, IFC, OPIC
People
Management & team (25)
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