Producing local, affordable and cleaner solar panels
Project leader
Manaa Electric (Luxembourg)
Local partner
Africa Energy Solaire – AES (Burkina Faso)
Amount of co-financing
EUR 119,928
- Burkina Faso
- 2022
- Ongoing
Challenge
In Burkina Faso, there is almost no production of solar panels. Instead, the country relies on importing 60% of its electricity needs and has a low rate of access to electricity. The solutions offered in the market aren’t well-suited to the requirements of local communities. Additionally, the current production of solar panels contributes to environmental harm.
Innovative solution
The partners are setting up a pilot solar panel production unit in Burkina Faso. The technologies developed by Manaa Electric reduce CO2 emissions linked to the extraction of silicon and the production of green cells. The use of chemicals is also reduced. Centralised, local production means that solar panels are more affordable and cleaner.
Impact
- Local, sustainable production of solar panels to cover the needs of the local population at a competitive cost
- Creation of 25 direct jobs in the production and marketing of solar panels
Targeted Sustainable Development Goals
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The photovoltaic panels produced will be able to supply 830,000 watt-peak (Wp) per month, equivalent to the consumption of 800 households and SMEs.
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Local production of solar panels will enable the local partner (AES) to employ 25 new people in the long term.
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Thanks to the installation and operation of the solar panels produced, 4,750 kg of CO2 will be saved, i.e. 60 tons per year.
News
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