479k consumers are expected to benefit. The largest impact will be felt by users that consume the most power.

SDG assessment
7.1 + 7.2 – Access to affordable and reliable renewable energy.

Avoid 36k tCO2e per year.

SDG assessment
13 – Climate change mitigation.

Large number of businesses are expected to benefit which will in turn create indirect jobs in the economy.

SDG assessment
8.5 – Achieve full and productive employment.

Challenge: Burkina Faso is highly reliant on fuel imports for electricity production which has led to expensive power for both the utility and consumers.

Channel: Demonstration one of the first utility scale solar IPPs in the country.

Outcome: Replication by other investors leading to more diversified energy mix and improved resilience of the sector.

Mobilised $9m from the private sector

As part of the due diligence process, 14 HSES enhancement opportunities were identified which are now reflected in the Project Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP).