AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, has announced the official groundbreaking of a 50MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Ivory Coast. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, the Minister of Mines, Oil and Energy of Ivory Coast, and David Falcon, Chief Financial Officer of AMEA Power.

The Bondoukou Solar PV Plant will generate 85 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power approximately 358,000 households while offsetting more than 52,000 tons of CO2 emissions. The project is being implemented by AMEA Goutougo, a project company registered on the Ivory Coast and fully owned by AMEA Power. The project is located in Bondoukou, in the north-eastern region of Gontougo.

The US$60 million project is being financed by FMO and DEG, and will support the government’s goal of increasing the share of renewable energy in its electricity mix to 45% by 2030.

Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, stated that the groundbreaking of the 50MW solar plant marks a significant milestone for Ivory Coast and reflects the company’s commitment to providing clean energy solutions across Africa. He emphasized that the ceremony symbolizes a strong partnership with the government and people of Ivory Coast in their transformative energy journey.

Once commissioned, it will be AMEA Power’s first operational asset in the country. The company also has an additional 50MW solar PV project in advanced development on the Ivory Coast.

AMEA Power is dedicated to driving socio-economic development and will work closely with local communities. Through its ‘Community Investment and Development Programs’, the company will launch key social initiatives focused on gender equality, education, and skills training, ensuring a lasting positive impact.