Is wind energy a suitable form of energy production in Ivory Coast?

As findings tell us that wind energy is not a suitable form of energy production in Ivory Coast, it is important to not give up hope of implementing renewable energy infrastructure in the country. What Next?

Is land elevation change a suitable form of energy production in Ivory Coast?

Land elevation change indicates slope not fit for turbine infrastructure. As findings tell us that wind energy is not a suitable form of energy production in Ivory Coast, it is important to not give up hope of implementing renewable energy infrastructure in the country.

Does Côte d'Ivoire export electricity?

Côte d’Ivoire is the third largest electricity market in West Africa and has historically been a net exporter of electricity with 11.8% of its total electricity generation sold to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana in 2019 (ANARE-CI, 2020). 2.1.2. Future cost assumptions Fig. 2 presents the long-term cost assumption for our analysis.

Where does electricity come from in Côte d'Ivoire?

As natural gas is the main source of electricity production in Côte d’Ivoire to date, we pay particular attention to its modeling. Its supply comes either from national gas reserves, via the West Africa Sub-Regional Gas Pipeline (WAGP), or from international gas reserves in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

How much energy does Côte d'Ivoire have?

Côte d'Ivoire has oil reserves estimated at 14 Mt and gas reserves of 18 bcm, mainly located offshore. The country's hydroelectric potential is around 46 TWh. Electricity tariffs are set by the government.

Is Côte d'Ivoire ready for renewables?

Côte d'Ivoire aims for renewables to represent 45% of the power mix in 2030. The updated NDC increased the GHG emissions reduction target to 30% by 2030 relative to a BAU scenario. Eranove, through CIE and CIPREL, dominates power generation with a share of 43%.