Essakane is a 19.9 MW solar power plant in Burkina Faso. It is one of only two solar plants in the country, contributing to its renewable energy capacity. Ranked #2 of 2 solar plants in Burkina Faso, this plant's 19.9 MW accounts for 37.62% of the nation's total solar capacity of 53 MW. The largest solar plant in Burkina Faso is Zagtouli at 33 MW, making Essakane 1.6 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Essakane. The facility is located in the Sahel region, approximately 300 km from Ouagadougou.
15 years old
Burkina Faso, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Burkina Faso- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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