Togo to Distribute Solar Kits to Over 1,000 Households with CFA2.4bn Funding

Togo has allocated about 2.4 billion CFA francs for a programme which seeks to provide solar kits to about 100,500 households across the country.

The disclosure was made by the Ministry of Finance and Budget in Togo, who added that the information was contained in the 2026 budget of the nation. 

The development signals that the African country is advancing its universal electricity access policy, aiming for full access by 2030 through a series of government initiatives, including distributing solar kits to households, prioritising vulnerable populations.

Solar kits typically include photovoltaic panels, batteries, cables, lighting and basic appliances. The programme targets communities far from the national grid to expand electricity access.

In 2026, distribution is planned as follows: 30,000 households in Plateaux, 23,000 in Kara, 16,000 each in Maritime and Centrale, and 15,500 in Savanes.

Beyond improving access to electricity, the kits are expected to improve living conditions and support small-scale economic activity. The programme may be supported by technical and financial partners.