Ivory Coast is moving closer to its goal of energy independence with help from Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjees AXIAN Energy, which is supporting the 50 million 58 million Kong Solaire solar project. While construction continues, the effort marks an important step in the countrys plan to boost renewable power.
The Kong Solaire plant, located in the Tchologo region, is being built by a consortium that includes AXIAN Energy, Amos Holding, and InfraCo, the infrastructure development arm of PIDG. Financing comes from the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO.
Expanding access to clean power