Case Studies: Engineering & Project Execution
Hybrid Power Plant for Mining in Madagascar
Hybrid Power Plant Combining Thermal, Solar, and Battery Storage
THE CHALLENGE
The Molo graphite deposit is located approximately 160 km southeast of Toliara and 13 km northeast of the village of Fotadrevo. The mine required a reliable power solution to support operations in a remote location with limited grid access. The hybrid power plant required integration of thermal generation with solar and battery energy storage to improve efficiency, operational resilience, and environmental performance as Phase 1.
The Solution
Cross Boundary Energy, a Kenyan-based independent power producer with a signed power purchase agreement with the owners of Molo Graphite, appointed USP&E as EPC contractor for the thermal portion of the project. USP&E led engineering coordination, procurement, construction oversight, and commissioning management, acting as the technical integrator responsible for aligning the thermal component with the broader hybrid system.
The Outcome
The project was delivered on time and on budget. The hybrid power plant is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 11,300 tonnes per year while providing reliable power for the mine’s processing operations. Molo is accessible by an all-weather airstrip and a network of regional roads connecting to the ports of Toliara and Ehoala at Fort Dauphin.
Client Reference
“USP&E was on time and on budget. Clients pleased with our work” – NextSource Client
Built for the Frontier
This project demonstrates Ownership and Together in action: USP&E delivered the thermal component of a hybrid power solution in a remote location, supporting both operational reliability and sustainability goals. Entrepreneurial speed. Engineering credibility. That is what Powering Precision means.
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