Energy in Ivory Coast has a capacity of 2,200 megawatts (MW) energy production.[1] Unlike other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Ivory Coast reliable power supply in the region, exporting electricity to neighboring Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo, and Mali.[2] Ivory Coast aims to produce enough renewable energy by 2030 to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28%.[3]

Solar energy

Ivory Coast aims to reach 400 MW in generating capacity from solar power by 2030.[4] The country is building the Boundiali Solar Power Station, which will have a capacity of 37.5 megawatt-peak (MWp).[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Takouleu, Jean Marie (2020-02-25). "Ivory Coast: KfW promotes attraction of renewable energy suppliers". Afrik 21. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  2. ↑ "Ivory Coast increases electricity output with new hydro plant". Reuters. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  3. 1 2 Konandi, Jean-Mermoz (2018-07-10). "Ivory Coast: $ 9 billion investment in renewable energy by 2030". Kapital Afrik (in French). Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  4. ↑ Shumkov, Ivan (November 18, 2019). "IFC signs deal for 60 MW of solar projects in Ivory Coast". Renewables Now. Retrieved 2020-06-19.

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