Ain Beni Mathar Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant, Morocco
The Ain Beni Mathar solar hybrid power plant in Northeast Morocco, funded by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, with two gas turbines and one steam turbine as well as a solar field with two heat exchanger loops can generate approximately 3500 GWh of electrical energy over a year. This plant is tied into the national grid via a 225 kV transmission line. Fichtner conducted a feasibility study and prepared implementation planning. As Owner’s Engineer Fichtner was then awarded a contract by the national electricity supply utility, for support during project implementation and the two-year guaranty period.
Our services
- Review of plant concept
- Workshop reception
- Supervision of erection
- Supervision of commissioning
- Check of plant performance during warranty period
Technical data
- Total installed capacity: 472 MWe
- Solar collector field: 183.000 m²
- Cylindrical parabolic mirrors
- Total electricity production: 3,538 GWh/a
- Solar electricity production: 40 GWh/a