This report “Investment Opportunities For Utility-Scale Solar And Wind Areas: Mali” by IRENA summarises results from an analysis conducted by IRENA to map those zones across Mali that are highly attractive when it comes to investment in the deployment of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind projects, while also mapping those zones’ corresponding techno-economic parameters.
The key findings of this study are:
• There is significant potential for utility-scale solar PV and wind power development in Mali. The maximum development potential across the country is estimated at approximately 398.7 GW and 1.25 GW for solar PV and wind projects, respectively, considering maximum concentration capacities of 5,000 MW for both solar PV and wind, with a land utilisation factor of 50%. This potential can largely cover the current renewable targets through 2030, which are now set at 2,016 MW.
• Most of the solar PV and wind potential identified is located in the southern and the southwestern parts of the country, respectively, along the transmission line and road networks.
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