Several homes in Togo’s Savanes Region have been electrified under the Rural Electrification Project (ProEnergie II), funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) at an estimated cost of €6 million.
The communities benefited from Phase II of the project, which installed mini-grid systems in about 20 communities.
In addition to the mini-grid systems, approximately 2,800 household solar kits were distributed to residents, and several health centers were connected to the power supply.
These efforts are part of the Emergency Program for the Savanes Region (PURS), a government initiative launched to address the basic needs of residents in this area, which has faced security threats since 2021.
According to Togolese Energy Minister Messan Eklo, these achievements demonstrate the government’s commitment to ensuring equitable, reliable, and sustainable energy access.
He added, “They also express the authorities’ commitment to strengthening the resilience of local communities in the face of economic and security challenges.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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