MYTILINEOS subsidiary METKA EGN signs EPC and O&M contract for new solar plant in Chile

MYTILINEOS subsidiary METKA EGN signs EPC and O&M contract for new solar plant in Chile

(PRESS RELEASE) ATHENS, 12-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — METKA EGN signed a contract with Atacama Solar S.A. to undertake the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) services for two years of the Atacama Solar II 170,65MWp PV project located in the municipality of Pica, Tarapaca Region, in Chile. METKA EGN is a subsidiary of MYTILINEOS S.A. and Atacama Solar S.A. is a subsidiary of the solar independent power producer Sonnedix.

The Atacama Solar II 170,65MWp PV project is expected to be completed in December 2020. Once completed, the solar plant will generate approximately 470GWh of clean electricity annually. It will generate enough electricity for more than 100,000 homes needs and avoiding around 200,000 metric tons of CO2 emission per year. It will be among the largest solar power projects in Chile.

METKA EGN completed projects for Sonnedix includes: Oriana 57MW PV project in Isabela, Puerto Rico and the 5 MW Lavansol M8 solar park, in Saint Etienne Des Sorts, in France. The Atacama Solar II 170,65MWp PV project is the third project for for Sonnedix by METKA EGN.

Since 2016, METKA EGN has been active in the Latin American market.

The total cost of the investment for Sonnedix is of US$180 million (EUR160 million).

About MYTILINEOS:
MYTILINEOS S.A., established in Greece in 1990, is listed on the Athens Exchange. It is a leading Greek industrial company active in Metallurgy, Power & Gas and EPC & Infrastructure Projects. MYTILINEOS’ consolidated turnover in excess of €1.5 billion and employs directly and indirectly more than 2,900 people in Greece and abroad.

About METKA EGN:
METKA EGN, a subsidiary of MYTILINEOS S.A., is focused on development and construction of utility scale projects for the global solar power and energy storage markets. The company serves major international clients primarily in the markets of Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and the Americas. Further information is available on the company website at www.metkaegn.com.

About SONNEDIX:
Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “Sonnedix”) is an Independent Solar Power Producer (IPP) with a proven track record in delivering high performance, cost competitive solar photovoltaic plants to the market. Sonnedix develops, builds, owns and operates solar power plants globally. Further information is available on the company website at www.sonnedix.com.

For press contact:
Ms. Antigoni Fakou
MYTILINEOS Press Office
Tel. +30 210-6877346
Fax +30 210- 6877400
E-mail Antigoni.Fakou@mytilineos.gr

SOURCE: MYTILINEOS