Burkina Faso
Solar Market Outlook in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is leading the way in renewable energy in West Africa. However, this wasn’t always the case – in fact, the country is playing catch up in terms of its commitment to clean energy.
The first solar plant – and also the largest in West Africa – is located in Zagtouli in Burkina Faso. This solar build is the solution to a cheap, reliable, and efficient source of energy in an area wherein over 19 million residents have no access to electricity. This solar plant is capable of producing up to 5% of the nation’s total energy supply.
Another effort to drive the solar power market in the country is through a public private partnership known as the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund. This development will cost 29 Million Euros and is capable of producing 30 MW of solar power. This is a major step for one of Africa’s poorest countries in terms of taking its solar energy industry to the next level.
Solar Energy Equipment Supply Capacity in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has an abundance of power equipment suppliers and distributors for individual and commercial use. It also has access to many other global suppliers and distributors.
Top 8 Major Seaports & Logistics in Burkina Faso
Despite being a landlocked country, it is possible to supply solar power equipment via major seaports near the African country. The major ports include Beregadougou and Koudougou. This makes it possible for the logistics and trade activity to include solar power equipment and parts for small or large scale installations.
Solar Facades
What are Solar-Facades(BIPV)?
Solar Facades are a form of a BIPV that converts renewable energy from the sun into electricity. Solar Facades are like any facade, but with modifications. They are integrated into any building and construction and serve the secondary purpose of generating electricity. They observe excessive heat, air pollution and dampens the sound.
Solar Facades get integrated into the walls before or after the construction is finished.
Where are Solar-Facades used?
According to the application and the type of construction, the integration of Solar Facades are categorized as:
- Solar building skins
- PV cladding
- Wall-mounted Solar Facades
- Wall integrated Solar Facades
- Solar panel cladding for ventilation
- Solar Facades for insulation
- The second layer on the wall
- Solar glazing
- Solar panel skylights
- Solar Shading for balconies
Types of Solar-Facades
Wall-mounted and wall integrated facades are the most popular types of facades that companies are manufacturing currently.
According to the application and the type of construction in which the integration is done, the Solar Facades are categorized. These categories are
- Solar building skins
- PV cladding
- Wall mounted Solar Facades
- Wall integrated Solar Facades
- Solar panel cladding for ventilation
- Solar Facades for insulation
- Second layer on the wall
- Solar glazing
- Solar panel skylights
- Solar Shading for balconies
How does a Solar-Facade work?
High-rise buildings receive sunlight throughout the day. Some buildings face disintegration due to this harsh environment. To tackle this issue and generate energy while doing so, Solar Facades are integrated into the structure walls.
Solar panels present in the building absorb most of the heat and light from the sun’s rays. With the help of photovoltaic cells, this renewable source of energy is converted into electricity. All the panels are interconnected with optimizers and inverters to get optimum output for consumption.
What are some big manufacturing brands of Solar-Facades?
Companies are finding eco-friendly and sustainable approaches for developing architecture, especially in remote locations. These companies are manufacturing Solar panels for facades and BIPV.
- Metsolar
- Scheuten
- Sunovation
- Scholl Glas
