Upgrade of large-scale solar power plant and photovoltaic minigrids by the West African Power Pool (WAPP) in Benin - Европейска комисия Направо към основното съдържание
Официален уебсайт на Европейския съюзОфициален уебсайт на ЕС
Лого на Европейската комисия
International Partnerships

Upgrade of large-scale solar power plant and photovoltaic minigrids by the West African Power Pool (WAPP) in Benin

Overview

Benin currently covers only half of its electricity needs, with much of its power dependent on imported fuels. Access to electricity remains limited, reaching just 40% of the population.

To support the country’s energy transition, this project aims to significantly increase the share of renewables in Benin’s energy mix. It does so by supporting the construction and expansion of the DEFISSOL solar power plant in Onigbolo, from 25 to 50 MW, and by extending electricity access to remote communities, particularly in northern Benin, through off-grid mini-power plants and stand-alone solar power systems for domestic use.

Find out more on the Africa-Europe Green Energy Initiative.

Key information

Global Gateway areas of partnerships

Climate and Energy

Type of initiative

Country level

Geographical focus

Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries

Benin

Team Europe members involved

France; EIB; Germany; EBRD; European Commission

Initiative ID

IDI138-7

Milestones

 - WAPP (West African Power Pool) information and coordination centre inaugurated in 2023

Contact

For any enquiries on the project and on partnerships' opportunities, please contact:

intpa-A3atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (intpa-A3[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)