Mali has increased its efforts in the area of deployment of renewable energies over the last ten years, Traore Lamine Seydou, Minister of Mines, Energy and Water, has said.
According to him, “Our aim is to increase access to energy and improve our citizens’ livelihood.’’
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Speaking at the 11th Session of the IRENA Assembly which went virtually, Mr Lamine Seydou commended IRENA for supporting Mali’s effort in the area of renewable energy.
“Thanks to IRENA ADFD Project Facility initiative. Mali inaugurated its first solar farm with 50MW capacity this year,” he said.
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