Ivory Coast 200kwh battery

Will a lithium-ion battery energy storage system be installed in Côte d'Ivoire?

A lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) made by Saft will be installed at a 37.5MWp solar PV power plant in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). It is the African country’s first-ever large-scale solar project and the batteries will be used to smooth and integrate the variable output of the PV modules for export to the local electricity grid.

How much does the Ivory Coast electricity project cost?

The project, which has a total cost of €75.6 million ($81.8 million), is expected to power 70,000 homes, saving 60,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year. It is creating more than 300 direct and indirect jobs during construction. The project is part of efforts to diversify electricity production in the Ivory Coast.

Is there a solar power plant in the Ivory Coast?

The first phase of a solar power plant in the northern part of the Ivory Coast has been inaugurated. Financing for the solar power plant in Boundiali was first announced in 2018, while commissioning plans were shared in December 2022.

How many jobs are created during construction in Ivory Coast?

It is creating more than 300 direct and indirect jobs during construction. The project is part of efforts to diversify electricity production in the Ivory Coast. The country aims to increase the share of renewable energy in its electricity mix to 45% by 2030, including hydroelectricity.