Where will a solar farm be built in Chad?

Savannah Energy plans to build a 300MW solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, called Centrale Solaire de Komé, in Komé, Chad. The clean energy generated by the facility will be delivered to Doba Oil Project, as well as the surrounding towns of Moundou and Doba, and the country’s capital city, N’Djamena.

Will a solar PV plant be a 'pioneering project' in Chad?

The European Investment Bank (EBI) described the solar PV plant as a “pioneering project” that “will help liberalise the energy sector, and mobile private investment in Chad.” It is calculated that the cost of electricity will be less than half the current cost of power following the project.

Why is Chad a good place to invest in solar power?

Chad’s location in the Sahel, which features brilliant sunshine especially during the dry season, and lack of alternate fuel sources such as coal make solar power an attractive export and investment sector. Chad currently generates electricity by consuming oil.

How will the Djermaya power plant affect Chadians?

USAID’S Power Africa has guided tariff approaches, indicating that the Djermaya plant will produce electricity at a cost that is 40% less than existing sources. Overall, Chadians will have an increased access to cleaner, sustainable energy.

Will Djermaya solar power 60,000 households?

Once online, the Djermaya solar project could power 60,000 households and reduce the overall cost of electricity generation. USAID’S Power Africa has guided tariff approaches, indicating that the Djermaya plant will produce electricity at a cost that is 40% less than existing sources.

What is Djermaya solar project?

The Djermaya Solar Project will significantly improve Chad’s socio-economic prosperity. Not only will the project provide lower cost energy, increasing accessibility across the country, but it will also create 250 jobs during construction, as well as 12 permanent positions during the operational phase.