Togo Solar Plant Becomes Largest In West Africa

Where is the largest solar power plant in Togo?

The solar power plant is located in Blitta, a division in the Central Region. With a capacity of 50 MWp, the Mohamed Bin Zayed plant becomes the largest utility-scale solar park in Togo, and indeed in the West African sub-region. The new facility, which supplies clean energy to Togo's national grid, increases the country's energy autonomy.

Is the new Togo solar power plant sustainable?

H.E. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, said: “This new Togo solar power plant truly reflects the level of sustainable impact we can achieve through the ADFD and IRENA renewable energy development program.

Who developed AMEA Togo solar?

The plant was developed by AMEA Togo Solar, a subsidiary of AMEA Power – a global renewable energy developer based in the UAE. IRENA remained heavily involved in the project throughout the process, brokering discussions between the Togolese government, ADFD and AMEA Power, and presenting solutions to construction and financing challenges.

What is the largest solar project in West Africa?

One of the largest solar plants in West Africa to deliver clean energy to nearly 160,000 Togolese homes and businesses. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 22 June, 2021 – The government of Togo has inaugurated one of the largest solar projects in West Africa and the first renewable energy facility in the country.

What is Togo's main source of energy?

With a population of some 8.2 million people, Togo has traditionally relied on biomass as the dominant source of energy, which is a major contributor to pollution in the country.

What is the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed solar power plant?

The now fully operational 50-megawatt (MW) Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed solar power plant, financed under the IRENA-ADFD Project Facility, will supply reliable, clean electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the country.