Togo has launched a renewable energy project called “Café-Lumière,” with plans to pilot the deployment of mini-grids in six villages in the Haho Prefecture, located about 90 kilometers north of Lomé, the country’s capital.
The project is being spearheaded by Electriciens sans frontières, in partnership with the Togolese Ministry of Renewable Energies, and is financed by the French Development Agency (AFD).
The pilot will cover the villages of Guèdèglèlè, Agoto, and Hounon Copé, as well as Agbédougbé, Somoné Copé, and Aboudikpé, along with schools in Haho 1, 2, and 3.
The program focuses on the installation of photovoltaic mini-grids capable of powering households, income-generating activities, and community infrastructure.
“Café-Lumière is an innovative, autonomous, and sustainable model, complementary to traditional electrification plans, with the ambition to improve living conditions and support economic development in rural communities,” said Sérena Barès, program coordinator at Electriciens sans frontières, as reported by Togo First.
Powered by solar energy, the facilities provide services ranging from home lighting to power supply for health centers and schools, as well as workshops and artisan spaces.
They also include commercial services such as refrigeration, office equipment, device charging, and hairdressing. The aim is to meet household, community, and productive needs while stimulating local economic activity.
Previously tested in Benin and Madagascar, the “Café-Lumière” concept seeks to bridge electricity access gaps in isolated areas and advance energy inclusion across Africa.
In Togo, it will play a central role in the government’s policy to achieve universal energy access.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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