Name and Location
Windiga solar photovoltaic (PV) project, Burkina Faso.
Client
Windiga Energy.
Project Description
The project involves the design, construction and operation of a solar plant in the Boucle du Mouhoun area, in the western part of Burkina Faso.
The project will use polycrystalline PV panels installed over 40 ha and will be connected to the national grid, which Sonabel operates.
The solar plant has an envisaged operational life of 25 years.
Value
$50-million.
Duration
The facility is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2015.
Latest Developments
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (Sefa) has approved a $950 000 grant for the development of the Windiga solar PV project.
The grant will support outstanding advisory activities required for financial close, including the structuring of the power purchase agreement for 25 years with public utility Sonabel.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Sefa (grant).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Windiga Energy president and CEO Benoit La Salle, cell +1 514 951 4411 and email benoit.lasalle@windiga-energy.com.
Sefa, Joao Cunha, email j.cunha@afdb.org.