Burkina Faso’s renewable energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €6 million grant for the Dédougou solar project. This funding, provided through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), will power an 18-megawatt solar plant in western Burkina Faso. The Dédougou project, situated 250 kilometers west of […]
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