Ivory Coast’s state-run utility, Ci-Energies, has launched two major tenders aimed at advancing the country’s renewable energy ambitions. The tenders call for the construction of two solar power plants, each with an installed capacity of 100 MW and integrated with 33 MWh of battery storage.
The first project will be located in Dabakala, a town situated in the northeast of the country. The second facility is planned for Niakaramandougou, in central Ivory Coast. Both projects are part of the government’s broader strategy to diversify its energy mix and increase the share of renewables in its electricity generation portfolio.
Successful bidders in both tenders will be granted 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs), underscoring the government’s commitment to long-term private sector participation in the energy sector. The move aligns with Ivory Coast’s ambitious target of sourcing 45% of its electricity from renewable energy, including hydropower, by the year 2030.
Earlier this year, in February, the government signed a concession agreement for the development of a 52 MW solar power plant, with construction expected to commence in the second quarter. In addition, Energy Minister Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly announced plans to expand the capacity of the Boundiali solar plant to 80 MW, reinforcing the momentum behind the country’s solar rollout.
According to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Ivory Coast had 40 MW of installed solar capacity at the end of 2024. The new projects represent a significant leap forward in meeting the country’s renewable energy goals.