INAUGURATION OF A PV-DIESEL HYBRID POWER PLANT IN BILGO, BURKINA FASO

30KWp / 77KVA PV-Diesel Hybrid System in Bilgo, Burkina Faso (source: 2iE)

The hybrid power plant in Bilgo works with the hybrid photovoltaic-genset system of 30KWp/77KVA. The project was financially supported by the European Union within the framework of the project “Flexy Energy” and also with financial contribution from SONABEL under the initiative and coordination of 2iE

The Flexy-Energy project is a good example of partnership between the public and private sector. The Chef of the EU delegation announced that other seven projects are under implementation in Burkina Faso.

The promotion of Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency is one of the main objectives of the current energy policy in Burkina Faso. This power plant will let having  24h/24 of electricity access and the improvement of the quality of some public services such as health centres and schools. 

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Source: DCPM/MEMC