Strategic interests
- Largest photovoltaic solar power station in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Considerable potential (solar irradiation: 2100 kWh/m2/year)
- Promotes the economic development of Burkina Faso
- Government of Burkina Faso: to become a player in the reduction of GHG emissions in Africa and move towards its vision for energy independence by 2025
- Allows access to a specific industry as well as the transfer of specialist expertise
- Location of production at consumption sites, reduction of transmission-associated losses
- Reduces the country’s vulnerability to energy supplies
Power
22.6 MW AC
Production
33 million kWh / year
Partners
Bouygues
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
EAIF
Lifetime
25 Years
Dates
2013: Financing and permitting
2018: Construction
2018: Exploitation