Qair granted financing from AfDB for 30 MWp of
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved EUR 28 million (USD 29.1m) in funding for the construction of 30 MWp of solar
Chad currently generates electricity by consuming oil. With the declining cost of new solar generation plants, the Government of Chad and development partners have prioritized solar power throughout the country. Machinery and parts for electricity transmission and distribution are also in demand. Opportunities
In this unfavourable context, the French renewable energy firm InnoVent is developing Chad's first solar power plant in Abéché. The pilot phase of the plant (1 MW) was built between mid-2020 and November 2021, with soldiers providing security for both personnel and equipment.
Chad's location in the Sahel, which features brilliant sunshine especially during the dry season, and lack of alternate fuel sources such as coal make solar power an attractive export and investment sector. Chad currently generates electricity by consuming oil.
This precarious energy situation hinders socio-economic development and affects quality of life, especially in Chad's second largest city, Abéché. With 80,000 inhabitants, Abéché is not connected to the national grid and has struggled to develop its infrastructure due to security challenges.
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