Kodéni Solar
38MW – Burkina Faso
An essential project for Burkina Faso
Proximity to the Kodéni high-voltage substation, the first point of interconnection with Côte d’Ivoire, enabling high availability and low grid connection costs.
In Burkina Faso, solar energy is the cheapest and most abundant source of energy in the country.
Local energy needs in Bobo Dioulasso will allow the project production to flow to the nearest and to limit its intermittent impact on the national grid.
Project characteristics
- Project : 38 MWp solar power plant
- Location : Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
- Technologies : Monocrystalline modules / Single-axis tracker system / String inverters
- Off-take : 25-year take-or-pay PPP with SONABEL
- Commissioned : 2023
- Technical partner : Ineo (Equans)
The impact of Kodéni Solar
Meticulous monitoring of the commitments taken by a monitoring committee made up of representatives of the populations: women, young people, people impacted by the project as well as political leaders.
Construction of a maternity with equipment, latrines, accommodations and solar electrification.
Construction of classrooms electrified with solar energy.
Construction of a building for the civil registry office, as well as its computer system.
Preference given to local contractors for the construction and operation of the plant, as well as for the realization of community projects.
Acquisition of an ambulance.
Africa REN is a sustainable partner of the Ministry of Energy of Burkina Faso, the Town Hall of the Commune of Bobo-Dioulasso and the local community.
Kodéni Solar has made several commitments based on the needs expressed by the community, especially in terms of infrastructure and education.
On top of Africa REN Grievance Mechanism (in « Contact us »), any person affected by the project and willing to obtain additional information regarding FMO’s Independent Complaints Mechanism can get information on:
https://www.fmo.nl/independent-complaints-mechanism