Martifer Solar, Gauss Energia commission 39MW solar project in Mexico

Martifer Solar, a business unit of Martifer SGPS, and Gauss Energía have commissioned a new solar power plant in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

The 39MWp grid-connected Aura solar project, which was built for Gauss Energía, was funded by a local development bank Nafin, International Finance (IFC) and Corporación Aura Solar.

In addition to engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) activities at the plant, Martifer Solar will also be responsible for its operation and maintenance services.

The plant, which can supply power to more than 160,000 inhabitants, has over 132,000 solar PV panels installed in ground-mounted structures with single-axis solar trackers.

Martifer Solar Mexico country manager Álvaro del Río García said the conclusion of this plant gives the company a leading position in the region.

"We are very proud about the end-result of this project that will provide green energy to many Mexican families," added García.

Martifer Solar CEO Henrique Rodrigues said the project attests to the strength of company’s engineering skills, flexibility to adapt and expanded global expertise.

"It reinforces our confidence as leaders in the global PV sector, an industry which presents continuous changes. We are here today to applaud our strong partnership with Gauss Energía and their commitment to the Mexican renewable energy industry," Rodrigues added.

Portugal-headquartered Martifer Solar has operations in Europe, North and Latin America, Africa and Asia.

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Image: Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto inaugurates 39MW Aura solar plant. Photo: courtesy of Marketwire.