In Burkina Faso, the government intends to accelerate the deployment of battery-based electricity storage systems in the coming years. Ouagadougou will rely on public-private partnerships (PPP).
This $18 million initiative combines lithium-ion batteries with AI management systems, positioning itself as West Africa's answer to sustainable energy challenges. These aren't your grandma's storage units.
This system ensures efficient, safe, and long-lasting energy storage with liquid cooling technology, high-voltage lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry, and seamless grid integration. Supports up to 10 parallel units, enabling flexible expansion from 216kWh to 2.
The estimated project cost is UA 115. 5 million and will be co-financed by ADF, SEFA, EIB, BADEA, POWER AFRICA WAEP, the Government and SONABEL. The project implementation period will be 51 months from October 2021 to December 2025.
That's exactly what the Ouagadougou Power Grid Storage Project aims to achieve. As West Africa's largest energy storage initiative, it's like giving Burkina Faso's capital a giant rechargeable battery – one that could power 200,000 homes during peak demand.