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Interconnectors in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has 4 interconnectors mapped on the OverWatts open energy atlas — the 35th-largest fleet of the 104 countries that hold any, and 0.6% of the world's mapped total. Of these, 2 operating and 2 under construction or proposed. The largest is Burkina Faso – Niger interconnection (planned) (450 MW).
2 are in the pipeline, led by Burkina Faso – Niger interconnection (planned) (450 MW), proposed. They account for 29% of every energy asset OverWatts maps in Burkina Faso.
4
Interconnector in Burkina Faso
#35
of 104 countries
2
In construction / proposed
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Largest interconnectors in Burkina Faso
- Burkina Faso – Niger interconnection (planned)450 MW · 2024 · proposed
- Burkina Faso – Togo interconnection (planned)374 MW · proposed
- Burkina Faso – Cote DIvoire interconnection113 MW
- Burkina Faso – Ghana interconnection100 MW
Under construction & proposed
- Burkina Faso – Niger interconnection (planned)450 MW · 2024 · proposed
- Burkina Faso – Togo interconnection (planned)374 MW · proposed
How Burkina Faso compares · interconnectors by country
- 1. United States159
- 33. Laos5
- 34. Romania5
- 35. Armenia4
- 36. Burkina Faso4
- 37. Colombia4
- 38. Costa Rica4
- 39. Estonia4
Frequently asked
- How many interconnectors are there in Burkina Faso?
- OverWatts maps 4 interconnectors in Burkina Faso — 0.6% of the world's mapped total, the 35th-largest national fleet of the 104 countries with any.
- What is the largest interconnector in Burkina Faso?
- Burkina Faso – Niger interconnection (planned), at 450 MW.
- What new interconnectors are being built in Burkina Faso?
- 2 projects are under construction or proposed. The largest are Burkina Faso – Niger interconnection (planned) (450 MW) and Burkina Faso – Togo interconnection (planned) (374 MW).