In a momentous ceremony, the Minister of State, Minister of Defense and Veterans, Brigadier General Kassoum COULIBALY, officially inaugurated the Zano photovoltaic solar power plant in the Boulgou province, Center-East region. Boasting a peak solar capacity of 24 Megawatts, this state-of-the-art facility is set to inject 38 GWh of clean electricity annually into the interconnected network of the Burkinabè National Electricity Company (SONABEL).
Spanning 54 hectares, the Zano photovoltaic solar power plant encompasses a field adorned with 43,960 monocrystalline panels, 1,570 strings, 88 inverters, 3 transformer stations, and 785 tracking system tables. With these components, the plant will contribute significantly to Burkina Faso’s goal of achieving 15% renewable energy in the national energy mix by 2025.
SONABEL’s Secretary General, Ouokana Ganou, highlighted the importance of Zano’s electricity output in advancing the nation towards its renewable energy targets. He commended the project’s success and the use of panels that track the sun’s movement for enhanced efficiency.
Representing the Prime Minister, Minister of State Kassoum COULIBALY emphasized Zano’s role in strengthening national production and increasing the share of solar energy in Burkina Faso’s energy mix. He expressed gratitude to the local communities for their contribution to the project and urged its continued consideration for their benefit.
The Zano Power Plant stands as a testament to successful collaboration, as it was built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Burkinabe State, represented by SONABEL, and the QAIR ENERGY/QUADRAN BURKINA FASO Group. Marc GALINIER, the company’s Sub-Saharan Africa director, expressed appreciation for the partners and the people of Zano, recognizing Burkina Faso’s significant stride in the realm of renewable energy.
