- Dutch IPP, Gutami Holding BV, and its local development partner have officially signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with the Government of Burkina Faso and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the national utility SONABEL.
- The project will deliver 150 MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) power integrated with a 50 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to the national grid over a 25-year term.
Set to achieve commercial operations in Q4 2027, the project is a major pillar in Burkina Faso’s national energy policy, which aims to secure and expand access to reliable, low-cost electricity. All key approvals, including permits, ESIA, licenses, and land rights, have been successfully secured. The grid interconnection point has been formally allocated by SONABEL.
This €100+ million investment will catalyze industrial activity, reduce power shortages, and strengthen grid reliability across the country. The long-term PPA, based on a fixed tariff aligned with global bankability standards, ensures predictable revenue streams, making the project highly attractive to financiers and impact investors.
Over 300 direct and indirect jobs will be created during construction and operations. The completed ESIA outlines a robust Environmental and Social Management Plan, ensuring alignment with IFC Performance Standards. Local communities will benefit from training, infrastructure investment, and long-term development partnerships.
The project is now entering the lender mandate phase. Gutami invites commercial banks, DFIs, and infrastructure funds to join this transformational energy project as financing partners. With full de-risking, sovereign support, and project readiness, the project offers an unmatched investment profile in the Sahel region.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
