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Zagtouli Solar Power Station

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Zagtouli Solar Power Station is an operational 33 MW (44,000 hp) solar power plant in Burkina Faso. At the time of its commissioning, in November 2017, it was one of the largest grid-connected solar power stations in West Africa.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This study seeks to map areas in Burkina Faso that are suitable for deploying utilityscale solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power projects. It aims to i) provide insights into the country''s

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Land power solar Burkina Faso

6 FAQs about [Land power solar Burkina Faso]

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 is Burkina Faso launching a solar power plant in Komsilga?

Loading... In a significant step towards enhancing electricity supply and sustainable development, Burkina Faso signs an agreement for a 50 MWp solar power plant in Komsilga. The initiative, led by the Minister of Energy and Energie Plus, aims to fortify renewable energy contributions, fostering economic growth and improved access to electricity.

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.

How much electricity does Burkina Faso produce?

Burkina Faso is only able to produce 60 percent of the electricity it consumes. The remaining 40 percent in imported from neighboring Ghana and Ivory Coast. The output of this power plant is intended to reduce that energy deficit. In November 2017, there were plans to enlarge the power plant by another 17 megawatts to a total of 50 megawatts.

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.

How will Burkina Faso improve electricity trade with neighbouring countries?

Additionally, the results from this report are intended to inform the design and development of the country’s regional projects as Burkina Faso is planning to enhance electricity trade with neighbouring countries through regional interconnectors with Benin, Niger, Nigeria and Togo.

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