Impact MeasuredRegion Boucle du Mouhoun · Sector: Énergie
Zina 18 MW Solar Photovoltaic Plant
Certified documentary audit·Last physical verification: 8/18/2026
Documentary photo evidence of the project siteSource: Burkina News Newsroom
Project Scope & National Objectives
Utility-scale 18 MW photovoltaic park constructed in Sourou province, fully synchronized and feeding clean power into the SONABEL interconnected transmission grid.
Documented 6-Status Progression Timeline
Stage 6 of 6Current status:Impact Measured
National renewable generation procurement round launched
Concession and 25-year Power Purchase Agreement executed
Tracker mounting and 45,000 PV modules installation
Commissioning ceremony attended by ministerial delegation
Substation synchronization with the 90 kV high-voltage line
Audited generation performance: 14.2 GWh supplied over initial 5 operating months
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Project Specifications
- Current Status:
- Impact Measured
- Sector:
- Énergie
- Region:
- Boucle du Mouhoun
- Estimated Budget:
- 15 milliards FCFA
- Design Capacity:
- 18 MW
- Last Verified:
- 8/18/2026
Key Stakeholders & Contractors
Contracting AuthoritySONABEL
Independent Power ProducerTotal Energies Renewables
DFI Co-FinancierProparco / AFD
Referenced Primary Sources
- Rapport de production SONABEL S1 2026SONABEL · 8/1/2026