Ivory Coast Energy Storage Project

Why did Ivory Coast build its first solar power plant?

As part of its drive to diversify electricity generation sources and increase the share of renewable energies in its energy mix (45% by 2030), Ivory Coast commissioned RMT to build the country's very first photovoltaic solar power plant, with a capacity of 37.5 MWp, spread over 69,440 550 Wp solar panels and 168 inverter-strings of 250 kVA.

Who builds a solar power plant in Ivory Coast?

RMT builds a 37.5 MWp solar power plant and installs Boundiali photovoltaic solar power plant in northern Ivory Coast was built in partnership with the country’s government, in particular CI-ENERGIES, and with financial support from Germany. It has been in operation since July 2023.

What is AMEA power's first operational asset in the Ivory Coast?

The US$60 million project, once completed, will be AMEA Power’s first operational asset in the Ivory Coast. Bondoukou, Ivory Coast; 28th February 2025 – AMEA Power, one of the fastest growing renewable energy company’s in the region, announced today, the official groundbreaking of a 50MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Ivory Coast.

What is the Bondoukou solar PV plant?

The Bondoukou Solar PV Plant will generate 85 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power approximately 358,000 households, while offsetting more than 52,000 tons of CO2 emissions. The project is being implemented by AMEA Goutougo, a project company registered in Ivory Coast and fully owned by AMEA Power.