Portable power source factory in Chad

Will a solar PV plant be a 'pioneering project' in Chad?

The European Investment Bank (EBI) described the solar PV plant as a “pioneering project” that “will help liberalise the energy sector, and mobile private investment in Chad.” It is calculated that the cost of electricity will be less than half the current cost of power following the project.

Is solar power a viable option in Chad?

Solar PV and wind power seem the most probable options as they are matured technology and are in use in many countries (even within sub-Saharan Africa). Also, Chad is known for its high solar potential and there is currently a 40 MW privately owned solar PV installation in the country.

What is the capacity factor of renewable electrification in Chad?

The capacity factor of solar PV, onshore wind power, and CSP in Chad are 35% , 33.5% , and 26.61% respectively. The thermal efficiency of biomass and geothermal-based power plants is 35% and 15% . This analysis presented in this study is on hourly-timestep to further give more details of the renewable electrification strength.

Does Chad need a solar PV system?

Also, Chad is known for its high solar potential and there is currently a 40 MW privately owned solar PV installation in the country. As seen in Table 4, these two technologies will require the addition of PHS to achieve 100% renewable electrification.