Côte d''Ivoire powering into the future
The study, awarded to Interface Engineering, is to determine viability of building and operating decentralised solar mini-grids to support
In the case of a low-cost solar scenario, PV capacity is up to 24 GW and storage is nearly 15 GW between 2030 and 2050. In closing its economic gap with emerging markets, Côte d'Ivoire will face a substantial increase in electricity demand over the next three decades.
We develop a TIMES model of the electricity sector for Côte d'Ivoire that provides least-cost solutions for power systems. Our estimates show that electricity demand could increase by a factor of 4.5 by 2050. Least cost solutions show that solar PV could provide at least 18% of total electricity generation in 2050.
Côte d'Ivoire framework has allowed private investment in energy production since the 1980s and as of 2021 three IPPs are active (Azito Energie, Aggreko and Ciprel).
This scenario aims to mimic an energy mix in 2050 similar to that of today, where gas represents roughly two-third of the total supply. As previously states, natural gas has the advantage of a well-structured and familiar decision-making process and value chain in Côte d'Ivoire.
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