Should Mauritania invest in wind energy?

A major investment in wind energy infrastructure in Mauritania could not only provide a significant source of renewable energy for the country, but also make a significant contribution to global efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change.

Can Mauritania generate low-cost electricity and hydrogen through electrolysis?

Renewable Energy Opportunities for Mauritania finds that the country could deploy these resources at scale to generate low-cost renewable electricity and hydrogen through electrolysis.

How will Mauritania's wind power plant affect its energy mix?

The wind power plant in the northern town of Boulenouar will also significantly increase the share of the country’s energy mix. The significant share of renewable energy in Mauritania’s total energy portfolio is impressive, especially compared to other countries on the continent.

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.

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.

Can Mauritania harness wind energy?

Mauritania also possesses significant potential for harnessing wind energy. The country is blessed with strong and continuous wind most days of the year, with an average wind speed of 7 meters per second. This makes it ideal for both onshore and offshore wind farm development.