Burkina Faso Advances Energy Independence With Inauguration Of 38 MWp Kôdéni Solar Power Plant

Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachimson KYELEM de TAMBELA officially inaugurated the Kôdéni photovoltaic solar power plant in District 6 of the commune of Bobo-Dioulasso, Hauts Bassins region. The inauguration ceremony, graced by the presence of Simon-Pierre BOUSSIM, the Minister of Energy, Mines, and Quarries, marked a significant step in Burkina Faso’s quest for energy independence and sustainability.

The Kôdéni solar power plant, with a capacity of 38 MWp, is poised to inject an average of 73 GWh per year into the interconnected National Grid, benefiting approximately forty-two thousand households.

Minister Simon-Pierre BOUSSIM highlighted the government’s strong commitment to addressing the structural deficit in electrical energy production while simultaneously reducing the country’s dependence on external energy sources. The clean and cost-effective energy produced by the Kôdéni plant aligns with the government’s strategy to strengthen the national production base and increase the share of renewable energies, particularly solar, in Burkina Faso’s energy mix.

Following the successful inauguration in Hauts Bassins, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy proceeded to the Balé region in the afternoon for the commissioning of the Pâ solar power plant. These initiatives underscore Burkina Faso’s dedication to expanding its renewable energy capacity and fostering sustainable development.