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Project details

Solar Power Station
  • Country
  • Burkina Faso
  • Year
  • 2019
  • Sector
  • Electricity & Water
  • Status
  • Project Type
  • Loan
Overview

The power station aims to meet the country’s energy needs by producing nearly 3.6 megawatts of renewable energy. Geared towards the country’s rural population, the project seeks to promote sustainable development, create new jobs and provide improved livelihood for people living in rural areas. In addition to providing electricity for 73,000 people in 42 rural areas, the project will help electrify 4,300 homes, 21 healthcare centres and 86 schools. It involves the supply and construction of six central power stations using hybrid (solar and diesel) systems, along with the supply and installation of grid-stabilisation equipment and civil and electromechanical work. The project is financed as part of the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility.

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