Mini-grids for rural areas in Benin
Benin acquires solar power mini-grids for rural areas.
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Benin, Porto-Novo: Benin acquires solar power mini-grids for rural areas.
African clean energy company that leads projects with international funding, ENGIE Energy Access, announced the commencement of construction of two solar-powered mini-grids in wake of new electricity law that clarified rules for mini-grid systems, as well as 68 km of low voltage distribution network in north and central Benin.
The mini-grids are part of the Millennium Challenge Account – Benin II Program’s Off-Grid Electricity Access Project. The MCA-Benin II Program is a $403 M program funded by the United States and the government of Benin, aiming to increase electricity generation and distribution in Benin. The Off-Grid Electricity Access project targets increasing electricity access for rural and peri-urban populations not served by the grid network.
ENGIE’s mini-grids will have a total capacity of 1,200.1 kWp, with 6,000 connections.
The mini-grid project will impact 30,000 people, providing them with first-time energy access. ENGIE plans to deploy more of these mini-grids across Benin.
Source: Energy&Utilities