New energy storage in mauritania west africa

Could renewable generation capacity improve Mauritania's mining operations?

The report’s analysis finds that expanding renewable generation capacity in Mauritania could improve the sustainability of mining operations, which currently represent close to a quarter of the country’s GDP. These operations are energy-intensive, and mines currently rely predominantly on fossil fuels for their electricity supply.

Could Mauritania's high-quality wind and solar resources be a catalyst for economic growth?

The sustainable development of Mauritania’s high-quality wind and solar resources could serve as a catalyst for the country to achieve its vision of strong and inclusive economic growth, according to a new IEA report published today.

Does Mauritania have a pipeline of renewable hydrogen projects?

Mauritania currently has the largest pipeline of renewable hydrogen projects to 2030 in sub-Saharan Africa. However, successfully implementing these projects is conditional on attracting sufficient investment, which in turn depends on reducing risk by securing demand from foreign offtakers.

Will Mauritania become a world-class liquefied natural gas hub?

expected to commence production in 2023. Mauritania is set to become a world-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub and intends to increase domestic consumption of gas to achieve its net zero emissions goal. It has strong potential to develop solar, wind and hydraulic energy, and is also a leading producer of critical minerals such as zinc, t