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Chinese firm to develop the largest solar plant in Uganda

China Energy Engineering Group Company has announced its plans to develop a 500 megawatt (MW) dam and has contracted China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Company as its engineering, construction contractor and procurement.

“China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Company (Gezhouba International Company), a subsidiary of China Gezhouba Group Company has entered into a framework contract for the 500 MW photovoltaic power generation project in Uganda,” the statement made by CEEC, read in part.

According to the Chinese company, the 500 MW project will be constructed in two phases at an estimate of $500 million.

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For the 500 MW photovoltaic power generation project, Gezhouba International Company will be required to design, procure, construct and perform trials.

According to the statement, subsequent formal commercial contract agreement will determine the specific scope of work, contract amount and time limit of performance …