Where is Central African Republic launching a new solar park?

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.

What is the energy capacity of Central Africa?

In 2020, installed electricity capacity in Central Africa stood at 13.81 Gigawatts, with the predominance of hydroelectricity followed by thermal energy. The potential of renewable energy in the sub-region is estimated at 234 for biomass, 874 for concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP), 1989 for solar Photovoltaic (PV) and 771 for wind energy.

Will Central African Republic have electricity by 2030?

By 2030, almost half of the population of the Central African Republic should have access to electricity, compared to only 16% at present. 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.

Why is Central African Republic investing in electricity?

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.

What percentage of Africa's energy needs will be met by re?

Assuming that the existing plants operated at full capacity and all proposed plants were implemented, 76% (the Stated Policies Scenario) and 53% (Africa case) on average of the energy needs of Africa projected for 2040 would be met by RE.

Why does Central Africa need an energy mix?

This is a unique capacity which allows Central Africa to achieve an energy mix and also to boost its electrical power for industrialization and social development needs (health, education, household).