Owendo Mineral Port (OMP) and British International Investment (BII) accelerate port’s energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions with new solar energy system
Owendo Mineral Port (OMP), part of the pan-African group Arise Ports & Logistics, and British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, announced a significant commitment to sustainable development with an investment of 2.6 million USD. The funds will be dedicated to the implementation of a 1.56 MWp solar system and a 1 MW battery energy storage system. This project, aligned with BII's vision of achieving a net zero emissions portfolio by 2050, represents a concrete step towards solving the climate challenge.
The anticipated environmental benefits are major, with an estimated reduction of more than 1,700 tons of CO2 per year, while optimizing port operating costs. This solar energy investment is part of OMP's wider sustainability strateg...