Will Côte d'Ivoire have a solar power plant?
The solar power plant is then expected to be the largest in West Africa. The further expansion of solar energy in Côte d'Ivoire will primarily be realised by private investors. The successful project in Boundiali demonstrates to them that large solar projects are technically and financially feasible in similar countries.
Where is the first solar power plant in Côte d'Ivoire?
In Boundiali in the north of Côte d'Ivoire, the country's first solar power plant has now been inaugurated by Ivorian Prime Minister Beugré Mambé and German Parliamentary State Secretary Bärbel Kofler. The power plant has already been providing up to 37 megawatts of power since June .
How will a new solar power plant benefit Côte d'Ivoire?
The clean electricity generated in this way can supply 35,000 households, benefiting around 150,000 people. The new plant will save 35,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year - an important contribution to climate protection. The solar power plant is regarded as a model project for the expansion of solar energy in Côte d'Ivoire.
How much solar energy is produced in Côte d'Ivoire?
Most recently, under the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar Initiative, IFC is supporting the development of two public-private partnerships to generate 60 MW of solar energy. Today, private operators in Côte d’Ivoire are currently responsible for 70% of energy production and 100% of its distribution.
Which companies are developing solar power plants in Ivory Coast?
The Egyptian company Elsewedy Electric is also among the potential developers of the Laboa and Touba solar plants. The same goes for Infinity Power Holding and Nareva Holding, the subsidiary of the Moroccan group Al Mada. The selected IPPs will build solar power plants capable of delivering 60 MWp to the national grid in Ivory Coast.
Why did KfW build a solar power plant in Côte d'Ivoire?
"We also endeavoured to create employment for the local population," emphasises KfW Project Manager Clara Winkler-Tomety. During the construction phase, 75% of the workers came from the region. The new solar power plant in Côte d'Ivoire is helping to achieve the goals of German development cooperation in the expansion of renewable energies.
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