In Burkina Faso, for the past three years, the Burkinabe government has intensified efforts to tackle a critical challenge: ensuring equitable and sustainable access to electricity,
Since the last iteration, significant progress has been made with the successive commissioning of new solar power plants in Burkina Faso in 2024, and the continuation of electrification efforts despite the
The population has grown significantly, increasing pressure on energy resources. We aim to bring clean, affordable electricity to more people across Burkina Faso through sustainable development and
The growing demand for energy services and the strong political will towards rural electrification create substantial opportunities for the development of a vibrant, decentralised, clean energy market.
Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. This page provides the data for your
In this context, the Bank''s Desert-to-Power Initiative (of which Burkina Faso is a pilot country) supports efforts to scale up solar generation, strengthen the enabling environment (including private
As of 2008, it is estimated 19% of Burkina Faso has access to electricity. In 2017, French president Emmanuel Macron inaugurated a 33 MW solar plant that produces electricity for 110,000
In 2020, 11% of the population had access to clean cooking and only 21% had access to electricity, making Burkina Faso one of the world''s least-electrified countries. For electricity, the country has a
Burkina Faso is one of the least electrified countries globally, currently at 19% overall, with 60% of the urban and only 3% of the rural population connected to electricity. Access to non-solid fuels is also
Digital technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital platforms, are playing an increasingly crucial role in improving access to energy in Burkina Faso.
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