UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), part of Resources Investment Company, has begun construction on a 50MW solar PV power plant in Sakaï, Central African Republic (CAR).
The project is seen as a significant step in expanding energy access and advancing the country’s clean energy transition.
The plant is expected to provide electricity for more than 300,000 households and reduce annual carbon emissions by over 50,000 tons. It will also feature a 10MWh BESS to improve grid reliability and ensure a steady supply of power.
Beyond energy delivery, the initiative aims to generate jobs in the renewable energy sector and support skills development within the local workforce.
A groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of CAR, Pascal Bida Koyagbele, Minister of State for Strategic Investments and Major Work, senior government representatives, and GSU executives.
“For the Central African Republic, this project will play a key role in expanding energy access to communities across the country,” said Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and CEO of GSU.
“It represents another milestone in our commitment to delivering clean, scalable energy solutions in places that others may see as difficult – but which we view as gateways to opportunity and sustainable growth.”
The Sakaï solar development follows the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in March 2025 between the UAE and CAR, designed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment.
This project adds to GSU’s growing portfolio of renewable energy investments in Africa, aligning with the UAE’s broader strategy of supporting climate-focused infrastructure and long-term economic cooperation with Global South nations.
