The project envisions the development of a scalable, multi-site, multi-phase regional solar power park in Burkina of about 150 MW. The strategy adopted for implementing the project shall be the “Plug-and-Play” scheme where the enabling infrastructure to evacuate the power from the Park shall be implemented with concessional or public financing whilst the development of the Parks shall be done by the private sector through auctions. The project also envisions reinforcements in Burkina that shall, among others, increase the capacity of the national grid to absorb renewable energy.

The project is being developed within the framework of the World Bank's Solar Development in Sub-Saharan Africa - Phase 1 (Sahel) Program. The preparation of the project is almost completed and as part of this preparation, three consultants were recruited to respectively prepare (i) the technical, economic and financial feasibility studies, (ii) the environmental and social impact assessment as well as geotechnical studies and (iii) organize the auction. These pre-investment studies are being finalized and the World Bank, in July 2021, approved an amount of US$168.7 million equivalent as support to Burkina for the implementation of this project as well as other infrastructure requirements. It is expected that the auctions for the park shall be launched in Quarter 3 of 2021. The commissioning of the project is expected in 2023.

Approval by the World Bank in July 2021 of US $ 168.7 million equivalent as support to Burkina for the implementation of the project as well as other infrastructure requirements.