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2.5 MW hydroelectric plant planned to electrify Maromanana

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2.5 MW hydroelectric plant planned to electrify MaromananaIllustrative image · Quang Nguyen Vinh · Pexels · Licence Pexels

The Maromanana hydroelectric plant project in Madagascar's Amoron'i Mania region is planned with a capacity of 2.5 MW and is expected to provide electricity to 8,000 to 11,000 people. Land studies and consultations with local residents have continued since the 5 November visit, according to Midi Madagasikara.

Preparatory studies for the future hydroelectric plant in Maromanana, in Madagascar's Amoron'i Mania region, are continuing with land surveying and demarcation operations. A delegation led by the regional director of Energy and Hydrocarbons for Amoron'i Mania visited the site on 5 November to meet landowners and affected residents, reports Midi Madagasikara.

Landowners said they were willing to support the project by preparing the documents required for the installation of the facilities. The discussions also presented the project's characteristics and addressed residents' concerns, according to Midi Madagasikara.

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