Guinea-Conakry Expands Solar Access with New Siguirini Plant
Guinea-Conakry has inaugurated a 200 KW solar photovoltaic plant in Siguirini, designed to supply electricity to more than 800 households and reach approximately 72,000 people in the region. Minister of Energy Namory Camara officially opened the facility this month as part of the country’s broader energy transition strategy.
The project required 25 billion GNF in financing, with approximately 20 billion GNF provided by the French Development Agency and the remainder from the developer, Solar Grid de Guinée. The plant connects households and public facilities in Siguirini through a new low-voltage distribution network, providing first-time access to reliable electricity for villages previously dependent on generators and kerosene lamps.
The inauguration coincides with Guinea-Conakry’s ambitious push toward energy autonomy. In August 2025, the Guinean government signed an agreement with German renewable energy company CleanPower Generation to construct a 42 MW solar plant in Siguiri.
“Under the leadership of the Head of State, our country is moving decisively toward a sustainable energy transition. This Siguirini plant strengthens the supply of clean electricity and improves living conditions for the population,” Minister Camara stated.
The project represents a significant step in Guinea-Conakry’s efforts to expand electricity access to rural communities while building renewable energy capacity across the country.
Source: energycapitalpower.com
