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.

Which power plant increases Togo's electricity production capacity?

This power plant increases Togo's electricity production capacity by 50%. Blitta Solar Plant The Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed solar power plant or Blitta’s solar plant (located in the central region, 262 km from Lomé) was built by AMEA Togo Solar, a subsidiary of AMEA Power, and inaugurated in June 2021.

Will Togo achieve 100% electricity coverage by 2030?

In its first phase, the project should reach 33,000 households. Togo hopes to achieve 100% electricity coverage by 2030, against 59% now. By then, the share of renewables in the energy mix should be 50%, according

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 largest solar farm in Togo?

The solar farm, which is the largest grid-ready in Togo, is also referred to as Mohamed Bin Zayed Power Station, named after His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The power station began commercial operations in June 2021.

When will Togo expand to 70 MW?

In March 2023, the work on the third phase of expansion from 50 MW to 70 MW officially began, when it was flagged off by the president of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. The expansion to 70 megawatts and the addition of 4 MWh storage capacity is expected to conclude no later than December 2023.