Togo: Blitta solar power plant boosts electrification rate
In Togo, the rural electrification rate has increased from 23% in 2010 to 60% in 2021, and it is expected to reach 70% by the end of 2024. This achievement is thanks to the installation of the Blitta solar power plant.
Operational since 2021, this photovoltaic power plant is one of the largest energy projects in West Africa, with 123,244 panels spread over an area of 92 hectares.
The implementation of the plant has electrified more than 158,000 households, with a progressive production capacity ranging from 30 to 70 megawatt-peak (MWc) and a storage capacity of 4 megawatt-hours (MWh).
Additionally, an agreement was signed at COP 28 with AMEA for an ambitious new expansion, which will bring the total capacity to 100 MWc, with significantly enhanced energy storage, increasing from 4 to 14 MWh.
This significant increase in the plant’s power production capacity strengthens the stability and reliability of Togo’s energy supply.
In terms of tangible results, the Blitta plant has led to an increase in the electricity coverage rate, particularly in rural areas such as the central region and the savannahs. It has also significantly reduced dependence on fossil fuel imports and decreased greenhouse gas emissions.
Under the presidency of President Faure Essosimna Gnassingbé, several initiatives have been implemented to ensure access to clean and renewable energy for all citizens, reflecting the president and his government’s strong commitment to renewable energy.
