BANGUI, November 17, 2023 – Today, the Central African Republic is launching a new 25-megawatt solar park with battery storage in Danzi village, located around 18 kilometers from Bangui. The park will supply electricity to 250,000 persons in the capital, almost doubling the country's electricity g Contact online >>
BANGUI, November 17, 2023 – Today, the Central African Republic is launching a new 25-megawatt solar park with battery storage in Danzi village, located around 18 kilometers from Bangui. The park will supply electricity to 250,000 persons in the capital, almost doubling the country''s electricity generation capacity.
Officially inaugurated today by President Faustin-Archange Touadera and Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, the Danzi solar plant underlines the country''s commitment to reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and to increasing its use of less costly renewable energies in its drive to promote sustainable development.
With an electrification rate of 35% in Bangui, 8% in the main provincial cities and towns, and only 2% in rural communes, the Central African Republic has invested in the energy sector as an engine of development to increase access to electricity and promote sustainable growth.
"Danzi is only the start of our journey to provide universal access for all Central Africans to clean, high-quality energy, as we seek to promote economic recovery and the sustainable development of our country," noted President Faustin-Archange Touadera. "This is a transformative project that touches all aspects of the life of our people, from providing electricity to households and lighting in schools and hospitals, to refrigeration and increased electricity access for both small businesses and large industries in Bangui."
The Danzi solar park is the product of a partnership between the government and the World Bank and was made possible by grant funding from the World Bank''s International Development Association (IDA). The grant financing builds on the achievements of the Emergency Electricity Supply and Access Project (PURACEL) and the Water and Electricity Upgrading Project (PASEEL).
"Energy is a vital artery of the economy. Thanks to this project, health centers, schools, and businesses will have increased access to electricity, and this will enhance productivity and promote job creation," saidOusmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa.
The plant will replace over 90% of the energy currently produced by diesel fuel, while generating more than $4 million per year for the National Electricity Company. It will also contribute to a net reduction of emissions of 670,674 metric tons of CO2. This is in addition to the support for the development of the electricity sector through the Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (PARSE), which is designed to promote electrification outside the capital city by implementing mini-grid projects and distributing solar kits to households, public bodies, and businesses.
The Government enabled the achievement of the project''s objectives through facilitation mechanisms in the form of national counterparts (industries, subsidies, land and others). The effective implementation and monitoring of the operation by the Ministry of Development, Energy, and Hydraulic Resources alongside the World Bank was key to achieve this result.
This project investment is the first of many designed to develop clean energy in the country, including large-scale solar energy, mini-grids, and off-grid solutions for households and public bodies. By 2030, almost half of the population of the Central African Republic should have access to electricity, compared to only 16% at present.
DescriptionThe project is being developed and currently owned by Energie Centrafricaine. The company has a stake of 100%.Bangui Solar PV Park is a ground-mounted solar project which is planned over 75 hectares.The project is expected to generate 38,350MWh electricity and supply enough clean energy to power 20,000 households.The project consists of 80,432 modules.
About Energie CentrafricaineEnergie Centrafricaine specializes in energy transmission, production, distribution services. The company is headquartered in Central Africa.
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"It''s helping to develop the country. I can already see a lot of people buying land to settle in our village. Companies have also set up their businesses here, and things are moving forward. Young people in my village had nothing to do and were unemployed. With the arrival of Danzi solar park, they will find opportunities".
From this week, the new 25-megawatt Danzi solar park with battery storage will start powering the homes and lives of 250,000 residents in the capital city of Bangui and its surroundings (about 30% of the population), nearly doubling the country''s electricity generation capacity. Residents in Bangui used to face up to 16 hours of load shedding with health facilities, schools, and shops with no electricity. Now they will have much greater access to power, driving productivity and job creation.
"The commissioning of such a large solar plant in CAR provides hope for other countries. Cleaner energy access at lower cost is not only essential to improve people''s lives but is also vital for creating a world free of poverty on a livable planet", said Ashish Khanna, World Bank practice manager for energy.
The Danzi solar plant will replace more than 90% of the energy currently produced by diesel, resulting in annual savings of $4 million in fuel costs for the government. It will also contribute to a net reduction in emissions of 670,674 tons of CO2.
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