Summary: The Ouagadougou photovoltaic project faces critical questions about grid stability and solar intermittency. This analysis explores why energy storage could be its game-changer, backed by African energy trends and real-world solar-storage case studies. Burkina Faso"s capital enjoys 2,800+. . You know, Ouagadougou's been facing rolling blackouts that last up to 12 hours daily since January 2024. With 65% of Burkina Faso's electricity still coming from diesel generators, the need for reliable energy storage isn't just about sustainability – it's about economic survival. This $300 millio project isn't just about keeping. . successful example of PPP. The Casino Group subsidiary then launched the Ouagadougou Solar Energy Production Company SAS (SPES Ouagadougou), which developed the pr R150 million for co-located energy storage. Milan, 20 April 2022 - Nidec ASI, part of the Energy & Infrastructure Division of the Nidec G Bank Group .