ENGIE Energy Access inaugurates Dohouè’s first mini-grid in Benin
ARE Member ENGIE Energy Access has inaugurated its first mini-grid in Dohouè, a village in the South of Benin.
The Dohouè MySol Grid, powered by 135 kWp of solar panels and supported by 130 kWh of Lithium-ion batteries, connects over 1,500 residents and businesses to sustainable energy solutions. In partnership with the Beninese Agency for Rural Electrification and Energy Management (ABERME), ENGIE Energy Access has secured a 20-year license agreement, underlining its commitment to long-term, impactful development. This electrification milestone promises enhanced economic prospects for the local community, providing access to income-generating activities and fostering financial inclusion.
Gillian-Alexandre Huart, CEO of ENGIE Energy Access commented: “Our comprehensive offering across solar home systems and mini-grids in Benin enables a cost-effective and adaptable multi-technological approach. Therefore, we can meet the various urgent needs of residential, communal, and productive users living outside the national grid.” He added. “We are committed to making clean energy technologies accessible to low-income households, promoting inclusivity and empowerment within each member of the communities we serve.”
Christelle Agossou, Country Director of ENGIE Energy Access Benin, affirmed the company’s forward-looking vision, stating, “Looking towards the future, ENGIE Energy Access is constructing and will operate 20 additional mini-grids across the country. These mini-grids, co-financed by the Millennium Challenge Account – Benin II programme as part of the Off-grid Clean Energy Facility (OCEF), will collectively deliver 1.2 MW of installed capacity, illuminating the lives of more than 30,000 people across 20 rural localities.”
ENGIE Energy Access Benin currently has over 200 employees, 1000 independent sales agents, and more than 100 points of presence across the country, dedicated to providing exceptional customer experience with high-quality products and services.
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