Albioma commissions five solar plants in French Guiana totalling 1.4 MWc capacity

Albioma Solaire Guyane has commissioned five photovoltaic plants totalling 1.4 MWc, spread across Mana and Macouria, to strengthen local electricity supply in a region isolated from the national grid.

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Albioma Solaire Guyane completed the commissioning of five solar plants in May, with a combined capacity of 1.4 megawatt-peak (MWp). These photovoltaic installations, located in two municipalities, aim to bolster local electricity production in a structurally energy-isolated context. French Guiana is not connected to the mainland grid, making it a priority area for the development of decentralised production infrastructure.

Projects installed on public and industrial buildings

Four of the new plants are located on rooftops of municipal buildings in Mana, including three schools and a stadium, with a combined capacity of 400 kilowatt-peak (kWp). These projects mark the initial phase of an agreement between Albioma and the Municipality of Mana, which foresees the installation of eight solar plants in total. The fifth project, the largest by capacity, is located in Macouria. Rated at 1 MWp, it is installed on the rooftops of the Village des Entreprises and connected to the high-voltage grid, spread across eight industrial buildings.

According to company data, the five plants are expected to produce approximately 2,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 200 local households. This volume of production also aims to reduce fossil fuel imports, which remain dominant in the region’s energy mix.

A goal of local energy autonomy

Albioma’s strategy focuses on optimising existing infrastructure to generate new capacity without requiring additional land. By using the rooftops of public and industrial buildings, the company lowers development costs and avoids land-use conflicts—a common issue in high land-pressure territories.

“A big bravo to our Solar team in French Guiana for these new commissions,” said Nicolas de Fontenay, Director of Albioma Antilles-Guyane. He highlighted the company’s ability to develop “projects tailored to the specificities of overseas territories, especially French Guiana.” Active in the region since 2010, Albioma positions itself as a central player in off-grid energy development.

Development aligned with territorial needs

Rapid population growth in parts of French Guiana, combined with the lack of connection to the national grid, increases the demand for local energy solutions. Installations such as those commissioned by Albioma contribute to territorial energy coverage while adapting to local logistical constraints.

Albioma Solaire Guyane is a subsidiary of the Albioma group, which specialises in renewable energy production, primarily in overseas territories. The group continues to expand with medium-sized projects, often in partnership with local authorities.

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