Core Area “Climate and energy, just transition” Reliable power supply, climate action, more jobs

    The Government of Côte d'Ivoire has set itself the goal of raising the share of renewable energy in the power mix to 45 per cent by 2030 and to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also wants to achieve universal electricity access by 2025. In order to assist with the achievement of these targets, Germany is supporting the country's efforts to increase the use of renewable energy, expand the grid and improve energy efficiency.

    Mobile solar modules are used to power small electrical devices in areas where there is no access to electricity.

    Mobile solar modules are used to power small electrical devices in areas where there is no access to electricity.

    In 2022, the Ivorian government updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), adopting more ambitious targets. As early as during the 2021 climate conference in Glasgow, it had announced that it would give up the plans for building its first coal-fired power station.

    Germany's activities are geared towards increasing both public and private investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency with a view to creating new jobs, providing electricity for poor households in particular, and contributing towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

    The BMZ provides support to the country's efforts to expand and modernise the power grid and generate additional electricity through solar power plants. In June 2023, Côte d'Ivoire put its first grid-based solar power station into operation. It was funded by Germany and the EU. Plans are already being developed for expanding the plant.

    Wind turbines in South Africa

    Climate and development partnerships

    Another solar power plant is to be set up as part of the new Climate and Development Partnership. Support is also being provided to the construction of a transmission line to bring electricity from the country's north, where most solar energy is generated, to the urban centres in the south. A guarantee mechanism is intended to make it easier for local banks to grant loans to businesses wishing to invest in renewable energies.

    In order to back up these measures, Germany is supporting the compilation of market and needs studies, providing advice on reforming the electricity and finance sectors, and helping to improve vocational training in the fields of solar energy and increased efficiency.


    As at: 27/03/2024