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Benin Solar Report
Gain comprehensive insights into the statistics and metrics surrounding the solar production industry in Benin
Key points
Yearly sunshine (sun hours per year)
In Porto Novo, Benin, the sun shines for an average of 2,977.18 hours per year, which amounts to approximately 248.10 hours of sunshine each month.
kWh per kWp installed
Solar radiation ranges between 4 and 6.1 kWh/m2/day in the Benin Republic.
Average cost per kWh from utility company
Currently, there is no electricity feed-in-tariff policy in Benin. Electricity is sold directly to the population through the SBEE.
Reliability of electrical power supply grid
Detailed Information
As of 2022, Benin has a solar panel production capacity of 213.1 MW.
Benin is planning to generate 300 Megawatt in terms of solar energy by 2030.
Fossil Fuels
Not available but average cost per kWh can be observed from reference.
Renewables
The cost of electricity from solar power in Benin varies based on the type of system and other factors:
In Benin, the average daily availability of electricity from the grid is approximately 16 hours. This figure reflects the country’s efforts to improve grid reliability but also acknowledges that outages and inconsistencies are common due to infrastructural challenges and dependence on imports.
Current Installations
Projected Installations
Specific number is not available but;
Installed Solar Farms
Projected Solar Farms
Total: 20 (from ENGIE’s new projects)
The demand for off-grid solar solutions in Benin is growing, driven by the need to increase electricity access, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas where grid connectivity is limited.
ENGIE Energy Access Projects
Engie Energy Access’s mini-grid
VAT exemption on imports of solar panels
Solar Electric Light Fund’s (SELF)
Future Projections
Agreement between Beninese Agency for Rural Electrification and Energy Management (ABERME)
Exact figure is not given but;
Current Demand
Future Demand
The typical salary for a Solar Photovoltaic Installer in Benin ranges from approximately $1,926.63 to $6,486.75 USD per year, with an average of about $4,096.55 USD per year.
The current population of Benin is 14,501,763.
Average Warehouse Rental Cost
City | Owner | Capacity | Type | Condition | Price (USD) |
Cotonou | Benin Storage | 1,000 m² / 10,000 m³ | Concrete | Good | $5.00 – $7.00 per m²/month |
Porto-Novo | Tokpota | 400 mt | Concrete | Good | $4.50 per mt/month |
Lokossa | Various | 1,350 mt | Concrete | Good | $4.00 per mt/month |
Bohicon | Various | 4,300 mt | Concrete | Good | $4.00 per mt/month |
Parakou | Various | 3,500 mt | Concrete/Rubhall | Good | $4.50 per mt/month |
Djougou | Various | 1,250 mt | Concrete | Good | $4.00 per mt/month |
Natitingou | Various | 1,200 mt | Concrete | Good | $4.00 per mt/month |
Notes:
Business Electricity Price
The average electricity price for businesses in Benin is approximately USD 0.154 per kWh as of December 2023
Salaries and Wages:
The typical salary for a Solar Photovoltaic Installer in Benin ranges from approximately $1,926.63 to $6,486.75 USD per year, with an average of about $4,096.55 USD per year.
Rent for Office Space
The cost of renting shared office space in Benin City starts at approximately $1.70 USD per day in Parakou and $3.40 USD per day in Cotonou.
Electricity Generation
Benin’s electricity generation is sourced from a variety of means, including fossil fuels, natural resources, and renewable energy (RE). Here’s a summary of the distribution:
 Transmission & Distribution
Benin’s electricity infrastructure comprises 5,620 kilometers of domestic transmission and distribution lines, along with 618 kilometers of transnational lines.
Energy Access
Benin’s energy landscape is defined by low per capita energy consumption, extensive reliance on biomass, and the overexploitation of natural forest resources. Only 41.5% of the population has access to electricity.
Energy Exports
In Benin, the regulatory framework for solar panel production and related activities is defined by several key laws and decrees. Here’s a summary of the current regulations and laws governing the solar panel industry and related sectors in Benin:
Electricity Code of 2020
Order Nr. 2020-006
Law Nr. 2016-24
Decree Nr. 2018-415
Decree Nr. 2007-655
Mini-Grids and Solar Home Systems (SHS)
Captive Power
Action Programme 2016-2021
Projet de Valorisation de l’Énergie Solaire (PROVES)
Programme Régional de Développement des Énergies Renouvelables et d’Efficacité Énergétique (PRODERE)
Benin Off-Grid Clean Energy Facility
National Renewable Energy Action Plan (PANER) 2015-2030
Solar Home Systems (SHS) and Pico-Solar Market
VAT exemption on the import of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels
Current Solar Projects in Benin:
Illoulofin Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant (25 MWp):
25 MWp Onigbolo solar project
Toyota Tsusho Solar Plant (25 MW):
Bohicon Solar PV Park (15 MW):
Company Name: Dulosolar Benin
Location: 01 BP 490, Cotonou, Benin
Contact Numbers: (229) 90 90 53 55 / (229) 66 51 51 88
Fax: (229) 59 12 12 60
Website: www.dulosolar.com
Services Provided
Dulosolar Benin specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of turnkey photovoltaic solar power plants, both grid-connected and off-grid. They cater to individuals, industrial clients, local authorities, farmers, and landowners in France, the French overseas departments, and Africa.
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Company Name: MySol Bénin
Location: Zone de L’aéroport, Villa Censad, Cotonou, Benin
Contact Number: +229 69 70 99 99
Email: marketing-eea.benin@engie.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MySolbenin
Services Provided:
MySol Bénin, a subsidiary of the ENGIE group, is a solar energy company that offers a range of solar panels from 25W to 200W. Their products are designed to provide up to 10 hours of battery life, even during power outages, ensuring reliable and continuous energy. They also offer in-store pickup services.
Company Name: ARESS
Location: Cotonou, Benin
Service Areas: Comé, Bohicon, Allada, Ouidah, Kandi, Adjarra, Parakou, Natitingou, Savalou, and Cotonou, Benin
Contact Numbers: +229 65 80 12 05
Email: contact@aress-group.com
Website: aress.solar
Services Provided:
ARESS is an energy company specializing in sustainable solar energy solutions. They offer a range of services including the design, installation, and maintenance of solar power systems for both residential and commercial clients across various regions in Benin. Their solutions are aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy usage in the country.
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