Chad launches solar plant in Adré: a major leap for clean energy
Chad has taken a bold step toward sustainable energy with the inauguration of a new solar power plant in Adré. This milestone underscores the government’s commitment to expanding renewable energy access across the country.
Adré’s solar breakthrough: powering the Ouaddaï region
The inauguration ceremony, held on August 7, 2026, in Adré—the administrative hub of the Assoungha department in the Ouaddaï province—was led by the department’s prefect. Key figures attended, including the chair of the Rural Electrification and Energy Management Agency (ADERM), its director general, local officials, technical partners, and community leaders. Residents gathered to witness this historic moment.
This project, aligned with Chad’s national energy strategy, aims to boost electricity supply, enhance living standards, and stimulate economic growth in Adré and its surroundings.
Local leaders praise the initiative
Mayor Ahmat Abderrahim of Adré hailed the solar plant as a transformative project that reflects the government’s dedication to energizing the region. Meanwhile, ADERM’s director general, Younous Daoussa Mahamat, framed the inauguration as more than a ceremony—it represents the fulfillment of a national promise.
He emphasized that the solar-hybrid plant was personally commissioned by Chad’s President, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, who has made universal energy access a cornerstone of his leadership. “No citizen should be left in the dark, no community isolated, and no young person held back by a lack of electricity,” he stated. The plant features 4,800 solar panels (585 watts each), a 2.808 MWp capacity, a 7.52 MWh battery storage system, two 500 KVA backup generators, and 15 kilometers of new power lines.
Prefect Dillo Bergou of Assoungha echoed these sentiments, thanking the President for his vision and praising the teams behind the project’s successful completion.
A model for Chad’s energy future
The event culminated in a ribbon-cutting and a tour of the facilities, symbolizing the dawn of a new era in Chad’s energy landscape. This initiative marks a significant stride in the country’s renewable energy transition, reinforcing the government’s pledge to leverage clean energy for sustainable development.
