Mali has opened its first solar panel manufacturing plant, a facility fully owned by Malians.
The new solar panel manufacturing plant will reduce solar panel imports and help boost Mali’s progress in clean energy, boosting the economy, creating jobs, and moving toward energy independence.
With an average solar potential of 6.3 kWh per square meter each day, Mali has one of the best conditions for solar power, making it the perfect place to grow renewable energy.
The plant could generate between 5,000 and 10,000 jobs for citizens in Mali.
Mali receives about 3,000 hours of sunlight annually, making it one of Africa’s hottest countries and perfect for solar business.
The military government of President Goïta is betting big on solar energy. Last year, in May, Mali and Russia partnered to launch the Sanankoroba Solar Power Station, West Africa’s largest solar plant, with an estimated cost of around US $217 million (€200 million).
It includes a 20 MWh battery energy system and is expected to increase national electricity output by 10%. Ownership will transfer fully to Mali’s Ministry of Energy after ten years.
