AMEA Power signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Benin on 27 October 2026 to develop a 100-MW solar-plus-storage plant. The agreement establishes a framework for the construction and operation of the utility-scale renewable energy facility. AMEA Power chairman Hussain Al Nowais and Benin’s Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, signed the document to formalize the partnership. The memorandum of understanding was signed by AMEA chairman Hussain Al Nowais and Benin’s Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari. This formalization marks a significant step in the collaboration between the private developer and the state to enhance the country’s energy infrastructure. The project aims to integrate battery storage technology with solar generation to support the national power grid in Benin. Both parties plan to move forward with project site assessments and technical planning following the signing. These initial phases will determine the specific logistical requirements for the integration of the solar facility into the existing grid network.
Current Solar Capacity Landscape
Benin currently maintains 436.9 MWp of operational solar capacity alongside 7.1 MWh of battery storage, according to data from the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA). According to the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), Benin has 436.9 MWp of operational solar capacity and 7.1 MWh of battery storage. These figures represent the existing installed base within the country as it looks to expand its renewable energy infrastructure through the new partnership with AMEA Power. The data provided by the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) serves as a baseline for the country’s current energy transition efforts.
Additional solar and storage projects are already in progress across the nation. The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) reports that 81.5 MWp of solar capacity and 1.9 MWh of battery storage are currently under construction in Benin. Benin has 81.5 MWp of solar and 1.9 MWh of battery storage currently under construction. These ongoing developments contribute to the national strategy of diversifying the energy mix and increasing grid stability. The construction of these facilities is intended to bolster the total output available to the national grid upon completion.
AMEA Power is simultaneously expanding its operational footprint in other regions. The company recently started commercial operation of its 24-MWp Ituka solar project in Uganda. AMEA Power recently started commercial operation of its 24-MWp Ituka solar project in Uganda. This facility adds to the existing portfolio managed by AMEA Power as the firm moves ahead with its project site assessments and technical planning for the new installation in Benin. The successful deployment of the Ituka solar project in Uganda demonstrates the technical capacity of AMEA Power as it transitions its focus toward the upcoming development in Benin. The firm remains committed to its strategy of increasing renewable energy assets across various markets while ensuring that each project adheres to the established technical planning and site assessment protocols.
