Toyota Tsusho Receives Order for Installation Work for Battery Energy Storage Systems and Related Facilities for Solar Power Plants in Benin, Africa
- Contributing to the Stable Supply of Renewable Energy Power Through Storage Batteries -
- Africa
2026-06-25
Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") announced today that it has received an order from the Beninese Electricity Production Company, under the Ministry of Energy and Water of the Republic of Benin ("Benin") in Africa, for the installation of battery energy storage systems for solar power plants in the Pobé region of the country. This is Toyota Tsusho's second order for renewable energy-related facilities in Benin.
1. Background
In 2023, Toyota Tsusho received an order from the Beninese Electricity Production Company for the construction of a 25 MW solar power plant in the Pobé region of Benin. Toyota Tsusho undertook the construction of the first solar power plant by a Japanese corporation in West Africa, with power generation beginning in March 2026.
Benin's domestic electricity access rate remains in the 40% range, and the country faces challenges including dependence on electricity imports from neighboring countries and thermal power generation. In the Pobé region, three solar power plants, including the plant constructed by Toyota Tsusho, are in operation, with a combined capacity of 75 MW. These plants are contributing to solving these challenges. At the same time, electricity generated from solar power is subject to significant output fluctuations due to factors such as weather conditions. In addition, because solar power can only be generated during the daytime, challenges remain, including responding to peak electricity demand after sunset. Toyota Tsusho has continued discussions with the government of Benin to address these issues.
2. The Project
In the Project, Toyota Tsusho will install battery energy storage systems with an output of 50 MW and storage capacity of 160 MWh for the three solar power plants in the Pobé region. The introduction of storage batteries will absorb fluctuations in solar power output, maximize the utilization efficiency of the power generation facilities, and improve stability of the overall power grid.
In Benin, the promotion of decarbonization and green energy is positioned as an important national policy, and the Project embodies that policy. It will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving sustainable development in the country.
The Toyota Tsusho Group promotes carbon neutrality to pass on a better Earth to the children of the future. In Africa as well, under the key message "for the future children of Africa," Toyota Tsusho will continue to promote green businesses that contribute to solving social issues and achieving economic growth.
Location
Conceptual diagram of the Project
Business Outline
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Overview
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EPC work for battery energy storage systems |
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Target power plants
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TTC (25 MW), Deffisol (25 MW), Forsun (25 MW) Three sites in total (75 MW) |
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Rated output
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50 MW |
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Storage capacity
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160 MWh |
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Total project cost
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48.6 million euros |
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Partner
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Eiffage RMT, a German engineering company |
| Scheduled completion | Fifteen months after the contract takes effect (September 2027) |
Our Efforts So Far
- August 10, 2023: Toyota Tsusho Signs Contract for Construction of a 25 MW Solar Power Plant in Benin
(https://www.toyota-tsusho.com/english/press/detail/230810_006291.html)
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