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N’DJAMENA — In a bid to accelerate the development of Chad’s renewable energy and industrial sectors, Minister of Commerce and Industry Guibolo Fanga Mathieu received a high-level delegation of Chinese investors on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.
The delegation was led by Xia Yiming, mission chief and director of SANY Silicon Energy, a leading firm in solar energy production.
During the meeting, the Chinese team outlined a proposal to bring cutting-edge solar technologies and industrial expertise to Chad.
They emphasized their readiness to invest in large-scale energy solutions tailored to meet the country’s growing demand and infrastructure needs.
The visit signals renewed interest from global investors as Chad opens its economy to international partnerships.
“We welcome this initiative with great appreciation,” said Minister Guibolo Fanga Mathieu. “Chad is open to private investment, especially after the recent liberalisation of the energy sector.”
He encouraged the delegation to initiate technical discussions with the Ministry of Energy, assuring them of the government’s full support in facilitating project implementation.
The minister also extended an invitation to the Chinese investors to take part in the upcoming National Development Plan (PND) roundtable—dubbed “Tchad Connexion 2030”—scheduled for September 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
In addition to the solar energy focus, Minister Mathieu highlighted Chad’s vast untapped opportunities in agriculture, livestock, and mining. He underscored the government’s efforts to attract foreign partners and confirmed that the PND document will be available in both Chinese and English to ensure broad accessibility.
The visit by SANY Silicon Energy underscores Chad’s ambitions to diversify its economy and expand its renewable energy base through international cooperation—positioning the country as an emerging destination for green technology investment in Central Africa.
