In Sokoro, arrival of solar energy changes daily life
Côte d'Ivoire has committed to raising renewables to 45% of its energy mix by 2035. The Ferké Solar plant, commissioned in July 2026, injects about 90 GWh per year into the national grid. In Sokoro, residents report fewer power cuts, higher incomes for a miller, and improved conditions at the local school, which now has a computer room.
Why it matters: This matters for the briefing's theme of energy transition, showing how solar infrastructure affects local livelihoods.