How many MW is a solar power plant in the Ivory Coast?

The authorities in the Ivory Coast have completed a 37.5 MW solar plant, with a second development phase now underway to increase its capacity to 80 MW. The first phase of a solar power plant in the northern part of the Ivory Coast has been inaugurated.

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 many solar plants will Ivory Coast have by 2040?

Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, the Ivory Coast’s Minister of Mines, Oil and Energy, has announced plans to install 678 MW of solar capacity by 2030 and 1,686 MW by 2040. According to the government’s website, there are plans for 12 new solar plants with a combined capacity of 628 MWp.

How much does the Ivory Coast electricity project cost?

The project, which has a total cost of €75.6 million ($81.8 million), is expected to power 70,000 homes, saving 60,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year. It is creating more than 300 direct and indirect jobs during construction. The project is part of efforts to diversify electricity production in the Ivory Coast.

How many jobs are created during construction in Ivory Coast?

It is creating more than 300 direct and indirect jobs during construction. The project is part of efforts to diversify electricity production in the Ivory Coast. The country aims to increase the share of renewable energy in its electricity mix to 45% by 2030, including hydroelectricity.

What is a solar project in Africa?

The program seeks to promote private investment in renewable energy development in Africa. In May 2018, the Ivory Coast government said that a 25 MW solar project in the town of Benguébougou would be the country’s first solar plant. However, the Boundiali project, which was announced in October 2018, has reached the commissioning phase first.