Burkina Faso: Electricity generation capacity has more than doubled in four years, spearheaded by Captain Ibrahim Traoré
Burkina Faso is reaching decisive stages in its quest for energy independence. Thanks to a policy of energy mix combining renewables and thermal power, driven by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the country is multiplying investments to guarantee every citizen reliable access to electricity.
The National Development Plan “Recovery” 2026-2030 presents an impressive assessment of the progress achieved.
The figures speak for themselves. Installed thermal power capacity increased from 299.9 MW in 2020 to 415.9 MW in 2024.
But the real revolution comes from solar energy: photovoltaic capacity leaped from 35.3 MWp to 228.03 MWp over the same period.
A sixfold increase that places Burkina among the most dynamic countries in West Africa in this field.
This diversification of sources is bearing fruit. National electricity production more than doubled in four years, rising from 708 GWh in 2020 to 1,419.1 GWh in 2024.
Behind these figures lie thousands of households seeing their daily lives transformed, businesses able to operate normally, and health services improving their quality.
Hydrocarbon supply has not been left behind. Volumes increased from 1,428.7 metric tons in 2020 to 2,590.6 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a significant rise in resource availability.
A crucial advancement in a country where fuel is the lifeblood of the economy.
Fanta KEITA
