Expected to generate approximately 34 gigawatt hours of clean energy annually, the power plant will be connected to SONABEL’s main power grid.
Windiga Energy Burkina Faso board chairman Elie Ouedraogo said: "It is with enthusiasm that we celebrate this historic agreement, one that will see a Canadian company assist Burkina Faso in meeting its energy needs with renewable sources that will be connected directly to the country’s power grid.
Windiga Energy president and chief executive officer, Benoit La Salle said: "Windiga Energy is committed to providing innovative accessible energy solutions to Africa, key to the continent’s economic development."
"We are confident that by working in concert with governments, our experience and expertise will provide vital support to African countries in their quest for energy independence."
Windiga will now finalize funding agreements to commence construction of the plant with the private sector divisions of the development banks involved in the project.
Windiga also signed an agreement pertaining to the terms and conditions of a 30-year PPA with the Mauritanian Electricity Company (SOMELEC) for the construction and operation of a waste-to-energy plant.
