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List Of Power Stations In Burkina Faso
The following page lists all power stations in Burkina Faso. Hydroelectric Thermal Solar See also * List of power stations in Africa * List of largest power stations in the world * Energy in Burkina Faso References {{Power stations Burkina Faso Power stations A power station, also referred to as a power plant and sometimes generating station or generating plant, is an industrial facility for the generation of electric power. Power stations are generally connected to an electrical grid. Many pow ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso (, ; , ff, 𞤄𞤵𞤪𞤳𞤭𞤲𞤢 𞤊𞤢𞤧𞤮, italic=no) is a landlocked country in West Africa with an area of , bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and the Ivory Coast to the southwest. It has a population of 20,321,378. Previously called Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984), it was renamed Burkina Faso by President Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are known as ''Burkinabè'' ( ), and its capital and largest city is Ouagadougou. The largest ethnic group in Burkina Faso is the Mossi people, who settled the area in the 11th and 13th centuries. They established powerful kingdoms such as the Ouagadougou, Tenkodogo, and Yatenga. In 1896, it was colonized by the French as part of French West Africa; in 1958, Upper Volta became a self-governing colony within the French Community. In 1960, it gained full independence with Maurice Yaméogo as president. Throughout the decades post in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ouahigouya
Ouahigouya is a town in northern Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department. It is also the biggest town in the Nord Region (Burkina Faso), Nord Region. It is the fourth largest city in the country with a population of 124,587 (2019) and is situated north-west of Ouagadougou. The city itself has a stadium, a private non-profit Paediatric Hospital with 36 beds for giving birth and 24 beds for children suffering of severe malnutrition, a post office with internet access and at least one Ecobank bank branch. History The city was founded in 1757 as the capital of Yatenga one of a number of Mossi Kingdoms. The city still bears testimony to its role as capital of the Yatenga Kingdom in its name, the meaning of which is ''come and prostrate yourselves''. In the Christmas War of 1985, the city's marketplace was bombed by Malian forces, almost 100 people being killed. Economy Mainly of an agriculturally based econom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Power Stations By Country
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Energy In Burkina Faso
Energy in Burkina Faso is sourced primarily from diesel and heavy fuel, with some access to hydropower and solar. Burkina Faso produced 69 kilotonne of oil equivalent (ktoe) of energy in 2015, 89.8% of which was generated from fossil fuels. Final consumption of electricity was 86 ktoe. The country uses energy from biomass, fossil fuels, hydroelectricity, and solar. As of 2014, Burkina Faso's total greenhouse gas emissions was at 32.60 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e). The country has committed to reduce its emissions by at least 7.8 MtCO2e (or 6.6%) by 2030. The country targets 100% of its electricity generation to come from renewable sources by 2050. Electricity As of 2008, it is estimated 7% of Burkina Faso have access to electricity. In 2017, French president Emmanuel Macron Emmanuel Macron (; born 21 December 1977) is a French politician who has served as President of France since 2017. ''Ex officio'', he is also one of the two Co-Princes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Largest Power Stations In The World
This article lists the largest power stations in the world, the ten overall and the five of each type, in terms of current installed electrical capacity. Non-renewable power stations are those that run on coal, fuel oils, nuclear fuel, natural gas, oil shale and peat, while renewable power stations run on fuel sources such as biomass, geothermal heat, hydro, solar energy, solar heat, tides and the wind. Only the most significant fuel source is listed for power stations that run on multiple sources. As of 2021, the largest power generating facility ever built is the Three Gorges Dam in China. The facility generates power by utilizing 32 Francis turbines each having a capacity of and two turbines, totalling the installed capacity to , more than twice the installed capacity of the largest nuclear power station, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa (Japan) at . As of 2019, no power station comparable to Three Gorges is under construction, as the largest under construction power station is hyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Power Stations In Africa
This is a list of articles listing power stations around the world by countries or regions. A power station (also referred to as a generating station, power plant, powerhouse or generating plant) is an industrial place for the generation of electric power. Africa * List of power stations in Algeria * List of power stations in Angola * List of power stations in Benin * List of power stations in Botswana * List of power stations in Burkina Faso * List of power stations in Burundi * List of power stations in Cameroon * List of power stations in Chad * List of power stations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo * List of power stations in Djibouti * List of power stations in Egypt * List of power stations in Equatorial Guinea * List of power stations in Eritrea * List of power stations in Eswatini * List of power stations in Ethiopia * List of power stations in Gabon * List of power stations in Ghana * List of power stations in Guinea * List of power stations in Ivory Coast * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cegelec
Cegelec is a French engineering company specialized in electrical infrastructure, HVAC, information technology, nuclear energy development, transport infrastructure, robotics and offering both public and private services. Cegelec was officially formed in 1989, and as of 2014 the company employs around 22,000 people and operates in 30 countries, with major activity in France, Brazil, Indonesia, the Middle East and Africa. It was acquired by Vinci Energies on 14 April 2010, assimilating the collection of Cegelec's sub-companies, which each specialize in a specific field or geographical region, into Vinci's corporate system. History In 1913 the company Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Électriques (CGEE) was established by the Compagnie Générale d'Electricité (CGE). In 1971 it was renamed CGEE-Alstom. In 1989 CGE and General Electric Company formed the joint operation GEC-Alstom, and CGEE-Alstom was renamed Cegelec. In 1999 Cegelec became ''Alstom Entreprise'' and ''Alsto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zagtouli Solar Power Station
Zagtouli Solar Power Station is an operational solar power plant in Burkina Faso. At the time of its commissioning, in November 2017, it was one of the largest grid-connected solar power stations in West Africa. Location The development sits on of real estate, in Zagtouli, a northwestern suburb of Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso. Overview The power station was developed, and is operated by Cegelec, an electricity engineering firm headquartered in Paris, France. Zagtouli Solar Power Station comprises 129,600 solar panels, each rated at 260 watts. The plant is capable of generating 56 gigawatts-hours of electric energy annually. The power generated at this plant is sold to SONABEL, the national electricity company of Burkina Faso, for integration in the national power grid. The energy produced here costs 45 CFA francs (€0.07) per kilowatt-hour. Ownership Zagtouli Solar Power Station is owned and operated by Cegelec, based in France, with major activity in Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagréongo (department)
Nagréongo is a department or commune of Oubritenga Province in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso (, ; , ff, 𞤄𞤵𞤪𞤳𞤭𞤲𞤢 𞤊𞤢𞤧𞤮, italic=no) is a landlocked country in West Africa with an area of , bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the .... References {{Burkina Faso-geo-stub Departments of Burkina Faso Oubritenga Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagreongo Solar Power Station
The Nagreongo Solar Power Station, also Nagréongo Solar Power Station, is a solar power in Burkina Faso. The solar farm, which was commissioned in July 2022, was developed by the French IPP, ''GreenYellow'', a subsidiary of the Casino Group. The energy generated here is sold to the Burkinabe electricity utility company SONABEL, ( Société Nationale d'électricité du Burkina Faso) (English: National Electricity Company of Burkina Faso), under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). Location The power station is located on , in the town of Nagréongo, in Oubritenga Province, in the Plateau-Central Region of the country. Nagréongo is located approximately , by road southeast of Ziniaré, the provincial headquarters. This is approximately , northeast of Ouagadougou, the capital and largest city in Burkina Faso. Overview Burkina Faso's generation capacity is reported as 357 megawatts, as of October 2021. This power station is expected to add 30 megawatts, equivalent to 50 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodeni Solar Power Station
Kodeni Solar Power Station, is a solar power plant, under construction in Burkina Faso. The solar farm is under development by the French IPP, ''Africa Ren'', with funding from European financial institutions, led by FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank of the Netherlands. Société Nationale d'électricité du Burkina Faso (SONABEL), the state-owned electricity utility company has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA), with ''Koden Solar SASU'', the special purpose vehicle company established by the owners to own, develop, operate and maintain the solar farm. Location The development will be located near the city of Bobo-Dioulasso, the second-largest city in Burkina Faso. Bobo-Dioulasso is located in the Hauts-Bassins Region of the Houet Province, approximately by road, southwest of Ouagadougou, the capital and largest city in the country. Overview The power station is under development by ''Africa Ren'', a French IPP headquartered in Paris, France. Africa Ren, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fada N'gourma
Fada N'gourma, also written Fada-Ngourma or Noungu, is a city and an important market town in eastern Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou, in the Gourmantché area. It is the capital of the East region and of Gourma province. It is known for its blanket and carpet manufacturing as well as its honey. Etymology In Hausa, ''Fada N'gourma'' means "place where one pays the tax". History The town was founded by Diaba Lompo as Bingo at the beginning of the 13th century. The French arrived at the town in January 1895 and the local Gurma ruler accepted French protection.Historical Dictionary of Burkina Faso, by Lawrence Rupley, Lamissa Bangali, Boureima Diamitani, 2013, Third edition, Scarecrow Press, Inc. Climate Fada N'gourma has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification ''BSh''). Health The city features both state and private health facilities. The city is the site of a Regional Hospital Center, the reference hospital for the East region. International re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
