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.

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.

Who owns Boundiali solar power plant?

The 37.5MWp Boundiali solar photovoltaic PV power plant is owned and operated by CI-Energies (Côte d’Ivoire Energies). Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, won the contract from Eiffage Energie Système to deliver a 10MW Energy Storage System (ESS). Eiffage Energie Système subsidiary RMT built the solar plant. Have you read?

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.

How will Ferké solar impact Côte d'Ivoire?

Beyond its environmental impact, Ferké Solar will contribute to the local economy with the creation of more than 600 jobs during the construction phase. This project is fully in line with Côte d'Ivoire's energy strategy, which has set a target of 45% renewable energy in the energy mix by 2030, in accordance with the commitments made at COP26.

How much energy will Ivorian power plant produce in 2025?

A GROUND-BREAKING PROJECT Following an agreement between the Ivorian government and PFO Énergies, the future power plant will have a capacity of 52 MWp and cover an area of 70 hectares. When it becomes operational at the end of 2025, it will produce almost 90 GWh of clean energy per year, enough to supply more than 370,000 households.