Is Burkina Faso suitable for solar PV and wind development?

The findings of this study indicate that a portion of Burkina Faso’s land area is suitable for solar PV and wind development.

Why should Burkina Faso build a solar power plant?

The construction of the solar power plant is anticipated to substantially boost the electricity supply for the Burkinabè populace and position Burkina Faso as a key player in the realm of sustainable development.

How much solar power does Burkina Faso have?

The International Renewable Energy Agency estimated Burkina Faso had 62 MW of grid-connected solar at the end of 2021. Graphic created by Max Hall, using content from freevectormaps.com, for pv magazine Emirati clean power developer Amea Power has announced it has reached financial close on a 26.6 MW solar project for Burkina Faso.

Which country is developing a solar field in Burkina Faso?

The Zina solar field, which is being developed by Amea Power, is being financed by the World Bank’s private sector arm and will be constructed in Mouhoun province. The International Renewable Energy Agency estimated Burkina Faso had 62 MW of grid-connected solar at the end of 2021.

Will a 50 MWp solar power plant bolster Burkina Faso's electricity supply strategy?

In a pivotal move to bolster Burkina Faso’s electricity supply strategy, the Minister of Energy, Mines, and Quarries, Simon-Pierre BOUSSIM, and Serge CONSEIGA, General Director of Energie Plus, sealed an agreement for the construction of a 50-megawatt peak (50 MWp) solar power plant in the commune of Komsilga, Burkina Faso.

Can Burkina Faso achieve 95% electricity access?

The country aims to reach 95% electricity access, with 50% in rural areas and universal access to clean cooking solutions in urban areas, with 65% in rural areas by 2030, up from 9% in 2020. The utilisation of Burkina Faso’s renewable resource potential would enable the country to reduce its heavy reliance on thermal generation and energy imports.