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Heavy Industry, Light Footprint: METAL SOUDAN runs on solar at its industrial site in Bamako, Mali
Introduction
In the face of soaring energy costs and increasingly unreliable electricity supply, industrial companies in Mali are turning to sustainable and resilient solutions to secure their operations and control energy costs. Daily blackouts and soaring fuel costs have severely impacted businesses, particularly in the industrial sector. As the country relies heavily on imported fossil fuels and an underdeveloped electricity grid, many companies are now seeking renewable alternatives.
METAL SOUDAN, Mali’s first private industrial company founded in 1954, responded decisively. Specialising in metal construction, aluminium carpentry, and civil engineering, the company made a strategic move to invest in renewable energy. The result: a hybrid solar PV system installed at its Bamako headquarters to boost energy autonomy and operational resilience.
Powering 75% of Energy Demand with Solar and Storage
The system, commissioned in March 2024, consists of a 100 kWp solar PV system with a 100 kVA / 108 kWh battery storage unit, designed for self-consumption. The installation is expected to generate up to 236,000 kWh per year, covering around 75% of the company’s electricity needs.
This drastically reduces METAL SOUDAN’s reliance on the national grid and costly diesel generators, enabling smoother, more predictable operations. The project also contributes to long-term savings on energy costs while helping avoid up to 178 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually – reinforcing METAL SOUDAN’s commitment to sustainable industrial practices.
Support from the German Energy Solutions Initiative
With early-stage project development by the Project Development Programme (PDP), implemented by GIZ under the German Energy Solutions Initiative, the METAL SOUDAN project was guided from concept to commissioning. PDP began supporting the initiative in 2019 with a comprehensive technical and financial feasibility study, evaluating system size, energy yield, and return on investment.
When METAL SOUDAN decided to revive the project in 2024, they reconnected directly with TYSILIO Deutschland GmbH for the design and implementation of the solution. While the implementation was carried out independently of PDP, the earlier advisory support had helped lay the groundwork for a tailored solution that now covers 75% of METAL SOUDAN’s electricity needs—enhancing both energy security and cost efficiency.
Reflecting on the multi-year collaboration, Benjamin Struss, Advisor at PDP, noted: “This project is a great example of how early technical groundwork and patient coordination can lead to a successful, high-impact investment in a challenging environment.”
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