Ivory Coast Partners with Multinationals for Solar Plants
Ivory Coast is progressing in solar power plant development, with ten multinational companies qualifying for partnership. The plants, to be located in the Bafing region, are part of a public-private partnership. They are under the World Bank''s Scaling Solar program.
Ivory Coast and PFO AFRICA Partner For 52 MWp Solar Plant
Situated in Sokhoro, Tchologo region, in the north of the country, the solar power plant plays a pivotal role in Côte d''Ivoire''s journey towards energy independence and aligning with COP26 goals.
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Will Ivory Coast get a 52 MW solar plant?
The Ivory Coast government has signed an agreement with infrastructure investor PFO Africa for the financing, construction and operation of a 52 MW solar plant. The project has been billed as the country’s largest to date.
Where is Ivory Coast's first solar power plant located?
Ivory Coast’s first solar power plant, located in the northern town of Boundiali, was commissioned in 2022. It currently has a capacity of 37.5 MW, but Coulibaly says this is set to expand to 80 MW, with financing for the expansion already approved by the Council of Ministers.
How much solar power does Ivory Coast have in 2023?
Ivorian Energy Minister Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly has also revealed plans to expand the capacity of the Boundiali plant to 80 MW. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Ivory Coast had 46 MW of installed solar at the end of 2023. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.
When will Ivory Coast's solar projects be commissioned?
Commissioning of these projects will take place in 2025 and 2026. Coulibaly said the Ivory Coast’s installed solar capacity currently stands at 2,907 MW. The country is now working toward deployment targets of 3,500 MW in 2025, 5,200 MW by 2030 and 8,600 by 2040.
Who financed the Ivory Coast solar power station?
The 75.6-million-euro ($82.1-million) cost of building the solar power station was financed by Ivory Coast, a German loan and a European Union grant. "This is the result of the EU's long-standing commitment to the renewable energy sector, with almost 140 million euros since 2017," EU ambassador to Ivory Coast Francesca Di Mauro told AFP.
Who is shinefar solar?
Shinefar Solar Co. is a collaborative venture between Hangzhou XuLin Photovoltaic Technology Co. and Shinefar UK Co. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality photovoltaic modules. Our advanced production facilities span over 3.5 hectares in the Zheneng Intelligent Industrial Park in Huzhou, Zhejiang.