Construction of the substructure for the solar plant in Bananso
Finished substructure of the solar plant in the village of Séro
Completed solar plant in Bananso
The Solar Power Center in Séro.
The Solar Power Center in Kabaya.

Summary

Total savings :Up to 100 tonnes of CO₂ per Solar Power Center per year
Technology transfer :Remotely monitored PV system in combination with a battery system to supply electricity to rural communities
Local environment :Reliable access to clean electricity, phase-out of diesel generators, thereby reducing local emissions
Further advantages :improvement of living conditions through a stable eelctricity supply, strengthening of the rural economy, access to modern technologies and hence knowledge transfer
Project partners :Jigiya Energy GmbH (formerly Africa GreenTec Asset GmbH), Jigiya Energy Rurale SARL (formerly AGT Electrification Rurale SARL)

Clean Energy for Malian Villages

Together with Jigiya Energy GmbH and Jigiya Energy Rurale SARL, atmosfair supports decentralised electricity supply for rural communities in Mali. The project uses Solar Power Centers, or SPCs. They combine photovoltaic systems with battery storage and supply households, local businesses and public infrastructure with solar power through local electricity grids.

As of 2026, approximately 27 villages have been electrified, including Lambidou, Cinzana and Kabaya. Several thousand households benefit from a reliable electricity supply. The systems also provide services including public street lighting.

The Solar Power Centers replace a large share of the electricity that would otherwise have to be generated by diesel generators. As a result, most connected households and facilities no longer require diesel generators. This reduces both fossil fuel consumption and the associated emissions.This saves up to 100 tonnes of CO₂ per site each year.

Solar Power Centers for a Reliable Electricity Supply

A Solar Power Center consists of photovoltaic modules, a battery storage system and the technology required to control and remotely monitor the installation. The solar power generated is fed into the respective local mini-grid, making it available even outside direct sunlight hours.

Combining solar energy with battery storage provides households and other local consumers with a more reliable electricity supply. It also creates better conditions for economic activity and facilitates access to modern technology.

The Project Launch in Bananso and Séro-Mélo-Diadjoumbéra

The partnership began in 2021 with two Solar Power Centers in the village of Bananso and the cluster of villages Séro-Mélo-Diadjoumbéra. Bananso, with around 8,000 inhabitants, is located in southern Mali near the border with Côte d’Ivoire. The Séro-Mélo-Diadjoumbéra village cluster, with around 15,000 inhabitants, is situated in the north-west of the country.

Transport and installation were significantly hindered by the military coup in May 2021, delays in customs clearance and the subsequent rainy season. Nevertheless, the system in Séro-Mélo-Diadjoumbéra was connected to the grid on 27 September 2021, followed by Bananso on 12 November 2021. These projects laid the foundation for the successful partnership in the years that followed.

Our Partners

Jigiya Energy GmbH develops and implements sustainable energy solutions to supply rural communities in Mali with electricity. Jigiya Energy Rurale SARL is the local operating company. It is a subsidiary of Jigiya Energy GmbH and is managed by a Malian managing director.

Offsetting Not Yet Possible: Corresponding Adjustments in Preparation

Status check: atmosfair is currently preparing an agreement with the host country to prevent double counting, so that the project can in future be used without restriction to offset unavoidable emissions.

Your contact at atmosfair

Muhammad Hammad Kaleem
Project Manager
+49 (0) 30 120 84 80 - 72