VINCI Energies secures €192 million Guinea grid project

France based VINCI Energies has signed a €192 million contract with Guinea’s Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Economy and Finance. The project includes construction of a 50 MWp solar farm and 350 km of 225 kV transmission lines. It also covers the development of two very-high-voltage transformer stations. The works are expected to be completed within two and a half years. More than 600 people will be involved during the execution phase. The project is supported by financing from the French government. It forms part of Guinea’s broader programme to expand national electricity infrastructure.