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.

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.

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.

How does Chad generate electricity?

Chad currently generates electricity by consuming oil. With the declining cost of new solar generation plants, the Government of Chad and development partners have prioritized solar power throughout the country. Machinery and parts for electricity transmission and distribution are also in demand. Opportunities

Why do people in Chad use biomass?

People across Chad have to use conventional energy resources, such as biomass and charcoal in order to cook, light their house and other economic activities. In particular, it is women and children who spend a lot of time sourcing the biomass materials, which increases their risks of harmful respiratory diseases.

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.