In Togo, the construction of the Dapaong photovoltaic solar power plant, located in the northern region of the country, is set to officially commence on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The foundation stone for this energy project will be laid during celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the nation’s independence.
This initiative follows an international bidding process to select the contractor responsible for its execution. The chosen energy provider, to be announced at the ceremony, will oversee the design, equipment supply, and installation of both the power plant and its associated storage system.
The facility will boast an installed capacity of 25 megawatts-peak (MWp) and will be situated in Dalwak, covering over 115 hectares. It will feature a storage system with a capacity of 40 megawatt-hours, aimed at ensuring a stable electricity supply and extending availability beyond daylight hours. Authorities estimate that this system will facilitate electrification for nearly 60 rural communities.
Funding for the project amounts to approximately 40 billion CFA francs, provided by the World Bank as part of the Regional Emergency Intervention Project in the Solar Energy Sector (RESPITE). It is also integrated into the Emergency Program for the Savannah Region (PURS), which was initiated to address socio-economic and security challenges in this northern area.
In addition to its local significance, the Dapaong power plant aligns with the government’s national strategy to raise electricity access to 75% by the end of 2025, with the goal of achieving universal coverage by 2030. These targets are supported by an energy mix increasingly focused on renewable sources, particularly in a regional context where an energy crisis, intensified by population growth and geopolitical tensions, is impacting supply capabilities.
