Once heavily reliant on electricity imports, Burkina Faso is now embracing solar energy as a strategic pillar of its development. By harnessing the sun, the country aims to reduce its dependency, attract private investment, and build a sustainable energy future. 32 billion FCFA, approximately 447 million dollars, aimed at delivering universal access to modern, reliable and affordable energy services by 2030. The decision was adopted during the Council of Ministers meeting held on. Burkina Faso, a landlocked West African country covering 274,200 square kilometers, has seen its GDP grow from 15. 55 billion USD in 2023, despite slowing growth from 5. Former Transition President Damiba had assumed power after successfully carrying out a coup d'état. Since the last iteration, significant progress has been made with the successive commissioning of new solar power plants in Burkina Faso in 2024, and the continuation of electrification efforts despite the security crisis. The national coverage rate has increased to 50%, compared to a national.
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