Société de Ciment de Côte d’Ivoire is expanding its use of renewable energy with a new rooftop solar project at its industrial facility in Abidjan. The cement producer has signed an agreement with SolarX to build a 1.82MW photovoltaic plant at its Site 1 facility.
The project is part of SC CI’s broader strategy to reduce energy costs, secure part of its electricity supply and lower carbon emissions. It follows another solar agreement signed earlier with Daystar Power for a 5.2MW facility at a separate industrial site in Côte d’Ivoire.
Under the new agreement, SolarX will fully finance the rooftop solar installation, meaning SC CI will not need to make an upfront capital investment. SolarX will also operate and maintain the plant for eight years after commissioning.
The solar facility is expected to begin operations in December 2026. According to SolarX, the project will help reduce SC CI’s environmental footprint and avoid around 1,237 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
The investment reflects a growing shift among energy-intensive industries in Africa toward renewable energy. Cement producers and other manufacturers are increasingly adopting solar power to reduce electricity costs and limit exposure to supply disruptions.
Solar financing models are also supporting this transition. By financing, building and operating solar facilities, developers make it easier for industrial companies to access renewable energy without large upfront spending.
For SC CI, the new rooftop solar plant supports both cost reduction and sustainability goals. It also highlights the growing role of private renewable energy solutions in helping African industries improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
