Hybridization of Banfora Gold Mine Burkina Faso Pre-Feasibility Study (RAPPORT D´EVALUATION DES SITES)
A previous study by Ernst & Young (Dec. 2018) showed the relevance of developing a solar PV power plant near the mine to meet more than 50% of its needs. The implementation of the project is proposed in 3 progressive phases:
1. HFO plant only: which is currently in service to supply the mine (reference cost)
2. HFO plant + Solar/battery plant: hybridization of the existing plant in isolated mode, possibly connected to the existing MV network