Off-grid electricity The beneficiary populations of 20 localities approve the mini-grid projects co-financed by MCA-Benin II

Under the Off-grid Clean Energy Facility (OCEF), the Millennium Challenge Account Benin II (MCA-Benin II) has selected about fifteen private projects to bring electricity to people in rural and peri-urban areas and ENGIE Powercorner Benin Sas has been selected to electrify 20 localities.

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Tchinacomey: Launch of a project that brings hope to the villagers

On July 18, 2022, ESF - Electriciens Sans Frontières (Electricians Without Borders) officialized the construction launch of the 1st Benin Light Café and thus took a first step towards light for the village of Tchinacomey, in collaboration with the renowned consortium SONAGNON - SONGHAÏ - CID PARMIGA.

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Lagazel distributes lamps and solar kits in Glazoué

Six months after the inauguration of its lamp and solar kit manufacturing workshop in Porto Novo, Benin, Lagazel is continuing its development in favor of a sustainable industrial model and is multiplying its actions in favor of families without access to electricity.

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Water for the 29,000 inhabitants of Kalalé

In Kalalé, in the northeast of Benin, sanitary water is difficult to access. In this township of nearly 200,000 inhabitants, some districts (villages) do not have access to water.

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Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility

About

The Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility (OCEF) co-finances off-grid four categories of clean energy projects. Those projects are being implemented throughout Benin territories:

1- Energy projects for the supply of public infrastructure.

2- Projects for the installation and operation of mini grids.

3- Projects for the distribution of solar home kits.

4- Draft energy efficiency measures.

OCEF, pilot project

The OCEF Facility is a first in Benin!

Through the 4 categories of co-financed projects, it aims to catalyse private investments and commitments, national and international, to reduce Benin's energy gap.

Following the two calls for tenders, 16 clean energy projects have been selected and are being implemented throughout the country. Eventually, nearly six hundred thousand (600,000) beneficiaries, all targets combined (households, companies, public structures, etc.) will have access to electricity.

Matchmaking Platform

The matchmarking facility was set up during the two calls for projects and is still accessible and available here.

Project submissions under the OCEF have been suspended. However, if you want to find and/or mobilize a local or international partner, the OCEF Matchmarking platform is an effective tool that offers the connection with potential partners. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND !!! This platform is not a request for funding.