The Karibib Solar Power Plant is a

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History

The power station was commissioned in June 2017 in a ceremony attended by the CEO of Electricity Control Board.

Architecture

The power station spans over an area of 11 hectares.

Technical specifications

The power station has an installed capacity of 5 MW. It consists of 51,372

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History

Architecture

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