Côte d’Ivoire Inaugurates First Solar Power Plant In Boundiali

In a significant milestone for Côte d’Ivoire’s energy sector, HE Robert BEUGRE MAMBE presided over the inauguration of the country’s first Solar Power Plant in Boundiali. The event was attended by numerous government officials, as well as administrative, political, religious, and customary leaders from the BAGOUE Region.

This historic ceremony marks the commencement of the first solar project in Côte d’Ivoire’s electricity sector, aligning perfectly with the vision of SEM Alassane OUATTARA, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, to position the nation as the energy hub of the West African sub-region.

Executed by the teams at Ivory Coast ÉNERGIES under the supervision of the Ministry of Mines, Oil, and Energy, with support from technical partners, this plant signifies the start of several similar projects and underscores Côte d’Ivoire’s international commitments to environmental preservation and combating climate change. The project is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 70,000 tonnes annually.

This transformative initiative allows the country to further diversify its energy mix beyond thermal and hydroelectric sources, steadily progressing towards the goal of achieving 45% renewable energy by 2030. The initial phase of the project incurred a cost of 40 million euros, with 30 million financed by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire through support from development partners such as the Federal Republic of Germany (through the KfW) and the European Union.

The launch of the second phase, announced by the Prime Minister on the same day, will expand the site’s overall surface area to 78 hectares and increase the total installed capacity to 83 MWp with 147,504 panels. This expansion aims to generate 130 GWh of electricity, stimulating economic growth in the BAGOUE region and enhancing electricity quality for the well-being of Ivorian citizens.