Côte d’Ivoire has obtained a CFA 20 billion (about USD 35.8 million) loan from the German development bank KfW to roll out a large-scale energy efficiency program.
The initiative will see the replacement of more than 31,000 public street lamps in Greater Abidjan with modern LED lighting, alongside energy and thermal audits of government facilities. Renovation works are also planned for key public buildings, including the ministerial complex.
Authorities expect the program to deliver annual energy savings of 24,148 MWh, cut state electricity costs by nearly USD 3.9 million, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 9,631 tonnes each year.
This project aligns with Côte d’Ivoire’s National Energy Plan, which seeks to strengthen the National Energy Management Fund (FONAME) and enforce new energy standards. These include mandatory audits for large consumers, labeling of electrical appliances, and efficiency requirements in new building codes.
The government aims to boost the share of renewable energy in the national power mix to 45% by 2030, with efficiency measures playing a key role in achieving that target.
