The Chadian government has launched the ‘Africa Solar Belt’ project in Chad, a China-led continental initiative aimed at expanding solar energy access and advancing sustainable development across Africa.
The project was officially launched on Thursday with the support of the Chinese government as part of cooperation with Africa to fortify climate change actions, provide off-grid solar home systems and promote green low-carbon development.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, described the initiative as “a lever for economic development, a pillar of national energy security, a shield against climate change, and a vector of social cohesion.”
To mark the launch, the Chinese Embassy in Chad donated photovoltaic equipment to the Ministry of the Environment. The solar kits, intended for domestic use, will be distributed to households in peri-urban areas.
China has already made substantial investments in Africa’s renewable energy sector, having installed more than 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic capacity across the continent.
The project represents a pivotal shift in Chad’s energy strategy, aimed at mitigating recurrent power shortages, particularly those experienced between March and May 2025.
Several solar power plants are currently under construction in N’Djamena and in the country’s central region, reinforcing Chad’s transition towards cleaner and more reliable energy sources.
The ‘Africa Solar Belt’ was announced by China at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in September 2023.
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