Adré launches solar plant: a milestone for Chad’s renewable energy future

Chad has reached a pivotal moment in its energy sector with the official launch of a state-of-the-art solar power plant in Adré, Ouaddaï region, on August 7, 2026. The inauguration ceremony was led by the Prefect of Assoungha Department, joined by key figures including the Chair of the Rural Electrification and Energy Management Agency’s board, the agency’s Director-General, local officials, technical partners, financial backers, and residents of Adré.

This project, developed under Chad’s national energy access initiative, aims to bolster electricity supply, enhance living standards, and spur economic growth in Assoungha. Speaking at the event, Adré’s Mayor, Ahmat Abderrahim, hailed the initiative as a transformative step demonstrating the government’s dedication to energizing the region.

The Director-General of the Rural Electrification and Energy Management Agency, Younous Daoussa Mahamat, emphasized that this inauguration is far more than a symbolic event. He described the plant’s completion as the realization of a political vision—a promise fulfilled—embodying President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s pledge to make reliable energy access a universal right. The Director-General revealed that the hybrid solar plant in Adré was commissioned at the President’s direct instruction, underscoring his commitment to balanced national development. No community should be left behind, no town should remain in darkness, and no young person’s future should be constrained by a lack of power, he stated.

Mahamat outlined the plant’s impressive specifications: 4,800 photovoltaic panels, each rated at 585 watts, delivering a total installed capacity of 2.808 megawatts-peak. The facility also includes a battery storage system with a 7.52 megawatt-hour capacity, two 500 KVA diesel generators, 5 kilometers of medium-voltage lines, and 10 kilometers of low-voltage distribution networks.

Prefect Dillo Bergou of Assoungha Department expressed the gratitude of Adré’s residents to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno for his foresight and dedication to the region’s progress. He also commended all stakeholders involved in bringing the hybrid solar plant to life.

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic ribbon-cutting and a guided tour of the facilities, marking a significant leap forward in Chad’s renewable energy transition. The project reaffirms the government’s resolve to harness clean energy as a cornerstone of sustainable development across the nation.