Why should Côte d'Ivoire invest in a solar power plant?

The solar power plant is regarded as a model project for the expansion of solar energy in Côte d'Ivoire. It is an important contribution to the fight against climate change and a decisive step towards increasing the share of renewable energies in the country's electricity supply to 45% by 2030.

Will solar power supply increase in Côte d'Ivoire by 2050?

We develop a TIMES model of the electricity sector for Côte d'Ivoire that provides least-cost solutions for power systems. Our estimates show that electricity demand could increase by a factor of 4.5 by 2050. Least cost solutions show that solar PV could provide at least 18% of total electricity generation in 2050.

Does Cote d'Ivoire have electricity?

"Côte d’Ivoire has made significant progress in expanding access to electricity for its population,” said Marie Chantal Uwanyiligira, World Bank Division Director for Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and Togo.

What is infinity power doing in Côte d'Ivoire?

Infinity Power signs agreements for two landmark solar projects that together will provide 80MWac of clean power to the country. These two projects are awarded under the World Bank’s Scaling Solar initiative in Côte d'Ivoire, with Infinity Power securing both through a competitive tender process.

Will Côte d'Ivoire have a low-cost solar system?

In the case of a low-cost solar scenario, PV capacity is up to 24 GW and storage is nearly 15 GW between 2030 and 2050. In closing its economic gap with emerging markets, Côte d’Ivoire will face a substantial increase in electricity demand over the next three decades.

Where is the first solar power plant in Côte d'Ivoire?

In Boundiali in the north of Côte d'Ivoire, the country's first solar power plant has now been inaugurated by Ivorian Prime Minister Beugré Mambé and German Parliamentary State Secretary Bärbel Kofler. The power plant has already been providing up to 37 megawatts of power since June 2023.