Solar & wind farms in Central African Republic
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Central African Republic tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Solar PVOnshore windOffshore windCSPBuilding / planned
Central African Republic has 48 MW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 4 tracked facilities, ranking #137 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Solar dominates: 100% of the operating capacity (48 MW) comes from solar parks, against 0 MW of wind.
The pipeline is substantial: 50 MW under construction and 0 MW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 104% of today’s operating fleet.
About 48 MW (100%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2023, with 40 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Ombella-M'Poko (25 MW), Bimbo town (15 MW), Lobaye (8 MW).
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See also: Central African Republic energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Central African Republic
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enerca Danzi solar farm | Solar PV | 25 MW | 2023 | Danzi, Ombella-M'Poko | Énergie Centrafricaine |
| Sakaï (Bimbo town) Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | 15 MW | 2023 | Bimbo town | Énergie Centrafricaine |
| Mbaiki solar farm | Solar PV | 8 MW | 2021 | Mbaïki, Lobaye | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakaï (GSU) solar project | Solar PV | Under construction | 50 MW | — | — |
Top regions (operating)
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Nearby countries
South Africa 9.6 GWKenya 925 MWAngola 573 MWGhana 376 MWSenegal 335 MWEthiopia 326 MWZambia 293 MWNamibia 283 MWMauritania 260 MWDjibouti 224 MW