A major step toward energy independence is on the horizon for Chad, as the country prepares to launch a 50-megawatt solar power plant in Djarmaya, backed by financing from the United Arab Emirates.
On July 14, 2025, Chad’s Minister of Water and Energy, Passalé Kanabé Marcelin, met with Malick Ahmad Al-Abbadi, project manager for the Emirati company GSU, which is overseeing the plant’s construction.
The meeting focused on final preparations for the inauguration of the solar facility, which is expected to significantly boost the country’s electricity capacity.
According to Al-Abbadi, the rollout of the solar plant will be phased. “We are planning to inject 15 megawatts into the national grid starting from August 1, 2025,” he stated. The output will gradually increase until the full 50 MW capacity is operational and all technical specifications are met.
The full commissioning of the infrastructure is expected by September, with acceptance procedures already underway. Minister Marcelin praised the project’s progress and commended the performance of GSU, expressing optimism that the plant would help address Chad’s chronic energy shortages.
The Djarmaya solar initiative marks one of the most significant foreign-funded infrastructure developments in the country’s recent history. Once completed, it is expected to reduce reliance on diesel-powered generators, lower carbon emissions, and improve electricity access for thousands of households and businesses.
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