5MW Off-Grid Solar Containerized System Used in Togo s Wastewater Treatment Plant

Is wind energy a viable alternative to solar energy in Togo?

Compared to solar energy, wind energy is making a tentative start in Togo. So far it has only been used to pump groundwater. Initial explorations had shown that the Togolese wind resource is not competitive compared to other sources on utility-scale.

Does Togo offer a subsidy for off-grid solar power?

It should also be noted that some companies among the associations between them carry out projects with the communities for their access to electricity. Since March 2019, the Government of Togo is offering subsidies to Togolese households to cover the cost of off-grid solar power systems.

Who manages the power plants in Togo?

Most of the power plants of this type are managed by the grid operator and utility CEET. The largest two run by CEET are located in the capital Lomé and have a capacity of 12MW each. The largest thermal power plant in Togo is operated by Contour Global, a private company and has a capacity of 100 MW.

How many power plants are there in Togo?

Currently, seven power plants are operated with fossil fuels in Togo with a cumulated capacity of ~260 MW. These so-called thermal power plants use thermal gas, thermal oil and thermal DDO to produce electrical energy. Most of the power plants of this type are managed by the grid operator and utility CEET.