With the support of IRENA, the Republic of Burkina Faso through the Ministry of Mines, Quarries and Energy (MMCE) initiated the Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) process with a view to support country’s efforts in enabling the wider penetration of various renewable energy technologies.
With the support of IRENA, the Republic of Burkina Faso through the Ministry of Mines, Quarries and Energy undertook a Renewable Readiness Assessment (RRA).
This study seeks to map suitable areas in Burkina Faso for deploying utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power projects.
“Through electricity access, renewable energy projects will improve living conditions in rural areas. It will contribute to create economic activities, to improve access to health, education and culture, and eventually alleviate poverty,” said Yacouba Camara, Director-General, Electrification Development Fund (FDE), which is responsible for the implementation of...
Mr. Francesco La Camera discussed opportunities for accelerated renewable energy deployment in Burkina Faso with the President of Burkina Faso His Excellency Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.
The Forum took place during the recently concluded Eleventh Assembly of IRENA, which welcomed more than 2000 global energy, policy and environment leaders from around the world to discuss the energy transformation in the context of the global response to COVID-19.
The nineteenth and twentieth meetings of the Council will be held virtually on 3rd and 4th of November.
IRENA and Climate Investment Platform partners are working closely to advance renewables deployment efforts in developing countries.
The workshop, co-organised by the Government of Burkina Faso, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) and IRENA, was an opportunity for intensive discussion on renewable energy project formulation with a small number of target countries.
This report reviews the progress of innovative projects supported by IRENA/ADFD Project Facility, a partnership to expand renewable energy access in developing countries and fulfil Sustainable Development Goals.