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Togo Inaugurates 50MW Solar Plant Financed Under

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 22 June, 2021 – The government of Togo has inaugurated one of the largest solar projects in West Africa and the first renewable energy facility in the country.

Togo: Electrification rate should reach 70% by end-2024

According to the document, Togo recorded an electrification rate of 66%, 63%, and 59% in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. To achieve its 70% goal this year, the government set aside a provisional budget of CFA57 billion

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Togo renewables regime praised as 50 MW solar plant

The emirati developer said construction, by an 80% Togolese workforce, was completed within 18 months of national electric company Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo signing a 25-year power...

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How is rural electricity steered in Togo?

In Togo, rural electricity projects are steered by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Agency. Several companies, including BBOXX, EDF, and Sun King-Soleva, are actively working to promote universal access to electricity by developing innovative technologies and providing solar energy services to communities not connected to the grid.

Can Togo achieve universal access to electricity by 2030?

The small West African country plans to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. Its main challenges are capacity, technology and expertise for generation. To meet demand, Togo has to import most of its energy from Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire and Nigeria. The country’s main source of energy is biomass.

What are energy systems in Togo?

Energy systems in many countries, including Togo, are a balance between energy that’s generated centrally at a large scale and energy that’s generated at a smaller scale closer to where it’s used. Balancing the two sources makes energy supply more reliable and stable.

Where does Togo get its energy from?

To meet demand, Togo has to import most of its energy from Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire and Nigeria. The country’s main source of energy is biomass. About 76% comes from firewood, charcoal and vegetable waste. Petroleum products account for just over a quarter of energy needs, while electricity derived from thermal, hydropower and solar accounts for 4%.

Can Togo achieve 100% electricity coverage in 2021?

In 2021, the Cizo was complemented by the Tinga Fund, a mechanism to facilitate access to electricity through the provision of repayable government grants to rural people. In its first phase, the project should reach 33,000 households. Togo hopes to achieve 100% electricity coverage by 2030, against 59% now.

Does Togo have a potential for wind energy?

Togo’s potential for wind energy is not high. Our study also identified a number of challenges with renewable energy, however. For example, the Togolese government needs to determine the generation potential from various renewable energy sources. The head of a renewable energy research centre said:

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