Increasing demand from the national grid and commercial consumers, climate volatility and a lack of gas feedstock have concentrated Ivorian officials’ focus on increasing renewable energy capacity, moving away from a longstanding reliance on hydroelectric and thermal generation. Already a vital player in the West African Power Pool, Côte d’Ivoire’s regional trading significance has been underlined by a $300m US grant, writes Marc Howard.
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