China Backs Togo’s 2030 Universal Electricity Goal With 3,900 Solar Kits

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Sunday, 09 November 2025 16:28

China Backs Togo’s 2030 Universal Electricity Goal With 3,900 Solar Kits

(Togo First) - China handed over solar kits to Togo on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Lomé, to support the country’s goal of achieving universal electricity access by 2030.

The donation is part of China’s “Africa Solar Belt” project, an initiative designed to support the continent’s energy transition and fight climate change.

The donation, consisting of 3,900 photovoltaic kits, is intended to meet the energy needs of rural households. These off-grid systems will boost rural electrification, help diversify Togo’s energy mix, and support low-carbon development. Officials said the initiative aligns with expanding Sino-African cooperation in renewable energy, particularly solar power.

According to Robert Koffi Eklo, the Minister Delegate for Energy, the kits are expected to supply electricity to more than 20,000 Togolese living in areas not connected to the national grid. He said their use would contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Chinese Ambassador to Togo, Min Wang, praised the Togolese government’s efforts to combat climate change, adding that the donation reflects China’s continued support for Togo’s energy transition.

The Ministry of Energy will organize training sessions for Togolese technicians before deploying the kits, to ensure proper installation and maintenance. Various initiatives carried out with partner support have already helped Togo reach an electricity access rate of 70% by the end of 2024.

Esaïe Edoh

REFORMS OVERVIEW

STARTING A BUSINESS (more info)

At the fifteenth position, worldwide, and first in Africa, under the Starting a Business index of the 2020 Doing Business ranking, Togo sustains its reformative dynamics with more reforms….

ENFORCING CONTRACTS (more info)

Compared to some years ago when it was one of the lowest rankers under the Doing Business’ Enforcing Contracts indicator, Togo, leveraging many efforts to improve its business climate, was able to jump significantly on the index in the recent years... .

CONTRACT EXECUTION (more info)

Creation of special chambers of commerce for small debts • Creation of chambers of commerce at the Court of Appeal • Civil and commercial cases now handled by distinct clerks • Establishment of commercial courts in Lomé and Kara • Lawyers and bailiffs now have access to the FORSETI COMMERCIAL platform • A maximum period of 100 days was fixed to settle a commercial dispute .

TRADING ACROSS BORDERS (more info)

In comparison to previous years,Togo has significantly improved its ranking under the“Trading across borders” indicator by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

In comparison to previous years, Togo has significantly improved its ranking on the “Trading across borders” index by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitalization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (more info)

After moving from the 133rd to 127th place under the 2020 Doing Business’ construction permit index, Togo intends to reiterate this feat in the coming edition of the global ranking. To this end, it has introduced this year multiple reforms.

GETTING ELECTRICITY (more info)

Over the past two years, Togo’s ranking under the Doing Business’ Getting electricity and water indicator has increased consistently. Owing this performance to multiple reforms aimed at making it easier for businesses to access power and water, Lomé plans to introduce even more reforms this year to keep up its improvements.

REGISTERING A PROPERTY (more info)

Out of all the 'Doing Business’ indicators, Property Registration is where Togo has improved the most since 2018. Indeed, after spending years in the lowest part of this ranking, the country now seeks to beat Rwanda which is the best performer on this index in Africa. To do so, Lomé has been introducing many reforms, with the latest batch implemented this year.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (more info)

From professionalization to digitization, through legislative regulations, Togo’s public procurement framework is constantly being modernized. Several reforms have been implemented to improve the sector much to the benefit of the private sector, which is the focus of the National Development Plan.

PAYING TAXES AND DUTIES (more info)

To improve its business environment, Togo introduced some important reforms related to the payment of tax and duties. From the replacement of some taxes to the cancellation of others through exemptions, the country has only one objective: offer the most attractive tax framework to investors and economic operators. To achieve this, the authorities relied on digitization.