BANGUI, November 17, 2023 – Today, the Central African Republic is launching a new 25-megawatt solar park with battery storage in Danzi village, located around 18 kilometers from Bangui. The park will supply electricity to 250,000 persons in the capital, almost doubling the country’s ele Contact online >>
BANGUI, November 17, 2023 – Today, the Central African Republic is launching a new 25-megawatt solar park with battery storage in Danzi village, located around 18 kilometers from Bangui. The park will supply electricity to 250,000 persons in the capital, almost doubling the country’s electricity generation capacity.
Officially inaugurated today by President Faustin-Archange Touadera and Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, the Danzi solar plant underlines the country’s commitment to reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and to increasing its use of less costly renewable energies in its drive to promote sustainable development.
With an electrification rate of 35% in Bangui, 8% in the main provincial cities and towns, and only 2% in rural communes, the Central African Republic has invested in the energy sector as an engine of development to increase access to electricity and promote sustainable growth.
“Danzi is only the start of our journey to provide universal access for all Central Africans to clean, high-quality energy, as we seek to promote economic recovery and the sustainable development of our country,” noted President Faustin-Archange Touadera. “This is a transformative project that touches all aspects of the life of our people, from providing electricity to households and lighting in schools and hospitals, to refrigeration and increased electricity access for both small businesses and large industries in Bangui.”
The Danzi solar park is the product of a partnership between the government and the World Bank and was made possible by grant funding from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). The grant financing builds on the achievements of the Emergency Electricity Supply and Access Project (PURACEL) and the Water and Electricity Upgrading Project (PASEEL).
“Energy is a vital artery of the economy. Thanks to this project, health centers, schools, and businesses will have increased access to electricity, and this will enhance productivity and promote job creation,” said Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa.
The plant will replace over 90% of the energy currently produced by diesel fuel, while generating more than $4 million per year for the National Electricity Company. It will also contribute to a net reduction of emissions of 670,674 metric tons of CO2. This is in addition to the support for the development of the electricity sector through the Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (PARSE), which is designed to promote electrification outside the capital city by implementing mini-grid projects and distributing solar kits to households, public bodies, and businesses.
The Government enabled the achievement of the project''s objectives through facilitation mechanisms in the form of national counterparts (industries, subsidies, land and others). The effective implementation and monitoring of the operation by the Ministry of Development, Energy, and Hydraulic Resources alongside the World Bank was key to achieve this result.
This project investment is the first of many designed to develop clean energy in the country, including large-scale solar energy, mini-grids, and off-grid solutions for households and public bodies. By 2030, almost half of the population of the Central African Republic should have access to electricity, compared to only 16% at present.
In a landmark move towards sustainable development, the Central African Republic inaugurated the Danzi solar park, a 25-megawatt solar facility equipped with battery storage, situated just 18 kilometers from the capital, Bangui. President Faustin-Archange Touadera and World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, officiated the inauguration, marking a significant stride in the country’s commitment to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The Danzi solar plant is poised to supply electricity to 250,000 residents in Bangui, nearly doubling the nation’s electricity generation capacity. With an electrification rate of 35% in the capital and even lower percentages in provincial areas, the project reflects the Central African Republic’s dedication to leveraging the energy sector for inclusive growth and increased access to electricity.
President Faustin-Archange Touadera emphasized the transformative impact of the project on various aspects of people’s lives, including household electricity, lighting in educational and healthcare institutions, refrigeration, and enhanced electricity access for businesses of all scales.
Supported by the World Bank through grant funding from the International Development Association (IDA), the Danzi solar park is a collaborative effort between the government and the international organization. The project builds on the successes of the Emergency Electricity Supply and Access Project (PURACEL) and the Water and Electricity Upgrading Project (PASEEL).
Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, highlighted the economic significance of the project, noting that increased access to electricity for health centers, schools, and businesses will enhance productivity and spur job creation.
The Danzi solar park is anticipated to replace more than 90% of energy currently produced by diesel fuel, contributing over $4 million annually to the National Electricity Company. Additionally, it is expected to result in a net reduction of emissions by 670,674 metric tons of CO2.
This project aligns with the broader Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (PARSE), designed to promote electrification beyond the capital through mini-grid initiatives and the distribution of solar kits to households, public entities, and businesses.
The successful implementation of the Danzi solar park represents the government’s facilitation mechanisms, including national counterparts, efficient monitoring by the Ministry of Development, Energy, and Hydraulic Resources, and collaborative efforts with the World Bank.
This initiative is the inaugural step in the Central African Republic’s comprehensive plan to develop clean energy, encompassing large-scale solar projects, mini-grids, and off-grid solutions. By 2030, the nation aims to provide electricity access to nearly half of its population, a significant increase from the current 16%.
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