Ivory Coast Solar Energy Storage

How much solar energy will Ivory Coast have in 5 years?

“In five years, the share of solar energy will be 9%,” stated Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, Robert Beugré Mambé during the power plant inauguration on April 24. Its capacity is set to expand to 80 MW by 2025, with financing for the expansion already approved by the government.

Why did Ivory Coast build its first solar power plant?

As part of its drive to diversify electricity generation sources and increase the share of renewable energies in its energy mix (45% by 2030), Ivory Coast commissioned RMT to build the country's very first photovoltaic solar power plant, with a capacity of 37.5 MWp, spread over 69,440 550 Wp solar panels and 168 inverter-strings of 250 kVA.

How will energy be sold in Ivory Coast?

Energy produced will be sold under a power purchase agreement with the Compagnie Ivoirienne d’Électricité. Ivory Coast is ramping up energy infrastructure development projects in a bid to diversify its energy mix, expand its electric grid, attract sustainable investment, and boost socioeconomic growth.

Who builds a solar power plant in Ivory Coast?

RMT builds a 37.5 MWp solar power plant and installs Boundiali photovoltaic solar power plant in northern Ivory Coast was built in partnership with the country’s government, in particular CI-ENERGIES, and with financial support from Germany. It has been in operation since July 2023.

How much power does the Ivory Coast have?

Its capacity is set to expand to 80 MW by 2025, with financing for the expansion already approved by the government. The Ivory Coast currently has installed power capacity of 2,907 MW, with seven operational hydroelectric dams serving as its primary renewable energy source alongside four existing gas and oil-fired thermal power plants.

How much does the Ivory Coast energy station cost?

Moreover, the Ivory Coast aims to boost energy exports with the station’s output while meeting the country’s baseload requirement. The construction phased permitted the creation of approximately 800 jobs and will create 75 permanent positions during operations. Total cost of the project is estimated at €404 million.