WAPP Regional Solar Power Park Project in Mali
USD 250.00M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
1
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
The implementation strategy of the WAPP assumes the realisation of distinct but mutually complementary infrastructure sub-programmes which, when realised, will result in an integrated efficient electricity system in West Africa. The WAPP Regional Solar Power Park Project in Mali of potential capacity 150 MW features prominently among the Priority Projects. The Project is scalable, multiphase and multisite. Three sites are selected, namely Fana, Bougouni and Sanankoroba around Bamako.
Key Objectives
Reduce the demand-supply imbalance within the ECOWAS sub-region and augment the renewable energy component in the regional energy mix. Develop and realization of key priority infrastructure that permit the accessibility to economic and sustainable energy resources, to all Member States of ECOWAS. Augment the portion of Renewables (Solar, Wind) in the regional energy mix.
Strategic Importance
Strategic renewable energy project to diversify the regional energy mix and increase clean energy generation capacity.
Technical Specifications
Technology: Utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants across three sites.
Capacity: 150 MW total capacity (across three sites: Fana, Bougouni, and Sanankoroba)
Capacity: 150 MW total capacity (across three sites: Fana, Bougouni, and Sanankoroba)
Financing Structure
The project is expected to be financed through a combination of public funding, development finance, and potential private sector participation.
Market Analysis
Growing demand for electricity in Mali and the sub-region, with increasing focus on renewable sources.
Investment Opportunities
This project is in line with the region's renewed drive to significantly augment the portion of new Renewables (Solar, Wind) in the regional energy mix. Subcontracting with women-owned SMEs or gender-certified businesses could be a possibility.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Ministry of Energy and Water, Mali; WAPP
Partners: West African Power Pool (WAPP), Ministry of Energy and Water (Mali)
Partners: West African Power Pool (WAPP), Ministry of Energy and Water (Mali)
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org