Where is a new solar plant in Côte d'Ivoire?

The recently inaugurated solar plant in Boundiali, Ivory Coast. Image Source: RMT, Eiffage Energie Système A new solar plant that can supply electricity to up to 35,000 homes has been inaugurated in Côte d’Ivoire. Located in Boundiali in the north of the country, the plant has already been providing up to 37MW of power since June 2023.

How many solar plants will Ivory Coast have by 2040?

Likewise, the government plans to reach 1,686 MW by 2040. The Minister of Mines, Oil, and Energy of the Ivory Coast, Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, has declared plans to add 678 MW of solar capacity by 2030 and 1,686 MW by 2040. Plans for the 12 new solar plants with a combined capacity of 628 MWp are listed on the government website.

How many solar plants are there in Côte d'Ivoire?

Additionally, Coulibaly mentioned plans to build seven more plants. These solar plants are 50 MWp in Tengréla, 50 MWp in Kong, 25 MWp in Sérébou, 60 MWp in Touba and Loboa, 50 MWp in Odienné, 50 MWp in Mankono, and 25 MWp in Soubré. In the northern region of the Côte d'Ivoire, the first phase of a solar power facility has been officially opened.

Why is Côte d'Ivoire launching a solar power plant?

“The solar power plant is regarded as a model project for the expansion of solar energy in Côte d’Ivoire. It is an important contribution to the fight against climate change and a decisive step towards increasing the share of renewable energies in the country’s electricity supply to 45% by 2030,” said KfW.

Where is Ivorian power plant located?

Located in Boundiali in the north of the country, the plant has already been providing up to 37MW of power since June 2023. It was officially launched this week by Ivorian Prime Minister Beugré Mambé and German Parliamentary State Secretary Bärbel Kofler.