6 FAQs about Photovoltaic panels installed on rural roofs in Burkina Faso

Is Burkina Faso suitable for solar PV and wind development?

The study combines high-quality resource data with supplementary factors (i.e. protected areas, topography, transmission lines and road network proximity) using a suitability assessment approach. The findings of this study indicate that a significant portion of Burkina Faso's land area is suitable for solar PV and wind development.

How much solar power does Burkina Faso have?

Burkina Faso had just 62 MW of installed PV at the end of 2020. The World Bank has agreed to support Burkina Faso's Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI) to improve access to electricity in rural areas with $168 million.

What will Burkina Faso's solar funds be used for?

The funds will be used to implement the country's Large Scale Solar and Rural Electrification Project. They will also support the government in outlining an upcoming tender for 325 MW of solar coupled with 335 MWh of storage capacity. Burkina Faso had just 62 MW of installed PV at the end of 2020.

Will Burkina Faso invest $400 million in solar?

“This new scheme will enable Burkina Faso to mobilize more than $400 million in private investment in solar production and innovative battery storage systems,” added Alexis Madelain, project team leader at the World Bank.

Why is Burkina Faso launching a new energy project?

“This new project is in line with our strategy for the Sahel, which aims to double the rate of access to electricity by 2025, especially in rural areas, and to create the conditions for more private financing in the energy sector,” explained Maimouna Mbow Fam, World Bank operations manager for Burkina Faso.

What is the large scale solar & rural electrification project?

The funds will be used for the development of the Large Scale Solar and Rural Electrification Project which supports the electrification of around 300 locations in selected rural areas and the connection of 120,000 households, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and community infrastructure, to a reliable power supply.

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