Which power plant increases Togo's electricity production capacity?

This power plant increases Togo's electricity production capacity by 50%. Blitta Solar Plant The Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed solar power plant or Blitta’s solar plant (located in the central region, 262 km from Lomé) was built by AMEA Togo Solar, a subsidiary of AMEA Power, and inaugurated in June 2021.

What is the energy sector like in Togo?

The energy sector in Togo is primarily thermal, with most of its generation capacity coming from this source. Togo generates some of its own electricity but imports the majority of its needs from Nigeria and Ghana.

How much does electricity cost in Togo?

Through Power Africa's support, Togolese households now pay 1,000 CFA ($1.60) for upfront electricity connection costs, a 100-fold decrease from the previous 104,000 CFA ($167.00).

Where does Togo import electricity from?

Togo generates some of its own electricity but imports the majority of its needs from Nigeria and Ghana. The majority of Togo’s generation capacity is thermal. The page below gives an overview of the energy sector in Togo.

How is rural electricity steered in Togo?

In Togo, rural electricity projects are steered by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Agency. Several companies, including BBOXX, EDF, and Sun King-Soleva, are actively working to promote universal access to electricity by developing innovative technologies and providing solar energy services to communities not connected to the grid.

Can Togo achieve 100% electricity coverage in 2021?

In 2021, the Cizo was complemented by the Tinga Fund, a mechanism to facilitate access to electricity through the provision of repayable government grants to rural people. In its first phase, the project should reach 33,000 households. Togo hopes to achieve 100% electricity coverage by 2030, against 59% now.