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Global Gateway in Benin: Project FORSUN/DEFISSOL
In Benin, only 36.5% of the population had access to electricity in 2020, with significant disparities between urban (64.9%) and rural areas (10.4%). To bridge this gap, Benin is focused on increasing energy access and achieving energy autonomy, aiming for 100% access to electricity by 2030. This project supports the expansion of electricity generation, including solar power, and strengthens the grid to meet growing demand, with targets of reaching 405 MW in additional capacity by 2025.
Under the FORSUN initiative, a pivotal component of this effort is the DEFISSOL project, a 25MWp solar PV plant commissioned in July 2022 as part of the TEI (Team Europe Initiative). In a major upgrade set to begin on November 12, 2024, this plant’s capacity will double to 50MWp, providing an additional 50,000 new connections to power. The project will feature extensive solar panel installations, transformers, and control systems financed by the EU and France, representing an essential investment in renewable energy for Benin’s sustainable future.
Project FORSUN/DEFISSOL
Aerial view of Cotonou
Aerial view of a local village
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Aerial view of a local market
Aerial view of a local market
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Aerial view of a local village
Aerial view of a local village
Project FORSUN/DEFISSOL
Pavlos Evangelidis, Green Deal & Investments, EU Delegation in Benin
View of DEFISSOL project solar power plant of 25MW. The plant was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Chef de l'arrondissement d'Issaba. Thousands of local households and businesses are benefitting from clean energy thanks to DEFISSOL and FORSUN projects.
Chef de l'arrondissement d'Issaba. Thousands of local households and businesses are benefitting from clean energy thanks to DEFISSOL and FORSUN projects.
Local phone technician. Thousands of local households and businesses are benefitting from clean energy thanks to DEFISSOL and FORSUN projects.
Local fish seller. Thousands of local households and businesses are benefitting from clean energy thanks to DEFISSOL and FORSUN projects.
Local phone technician. Thousands of local households and businesses are benefitting from clean energy thanks to DEFISSOL and FORSUN projects.
Local fish seller. Thousands of local households and businesses are benefitting from clean energy thanks to DEFISSOL and FORSUN projects.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Solar panel power plant. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technicians at the solar power plant, office. The 25MW plant of DEFISSOL was commissioned in July 2022 as part of a Team Europe Initiative. In a major upgrade with the FORSUN project, the plant’s capacity will double to 50MW. That would mean additional 50,000 new households and businesses connected to power in the local area.
Technician at the solar power plant, man portrait
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