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How will a new power station help Ivory Coast?

In addition to supplying the country with 37.5 megawatts of clean energy, the power station will enable Ivory Coast avoid the emission of 27,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Up to 300 construction jobs were created during the construction phase.

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.

Who builds a solar power plant in Ivory Coast?

RMT builds a 37.5 MWp solar power plant and installs Boundiali photovoltaic solar power plant in northern Ivory Coast was built in partnership with the country’s government, in particular CI-ENERGIES, and with financial support from Germany. It has been in operation since July 2023.

Will Ivory Coast generate 150 MW of solar power by 2020?

Ivory Coast aims to generate 150 MW of solar power by 2020 As of 29 November 2018. Ivory Coast to build two solar power plants As of 21 November 2019.

Who financed the Ivory Coast solar power station?

The 75.6-million-euro ($82.1-million) cost of building the solar power station was financed by Ivory Coast, a German loan and a European Union grant. "This is the result of the EU's long-standing commitment to the renewable energy sector, with almost 140 million euros since 2017," EU ambassador to Ivory Coast Francesca Di Mauro told AFP.

Will Côte d'Ivoire get a 50MW solar plant?

The government of Côte d’Ivoire has signed a concession agreement and 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 50MW PV solar plant. The 50MW project will support Côte d’Ivoire’s clean energy ambitions by generating more than 85GWh of clean energy per year, enough power for around 350,000 people.