Mayer Brown advises Gutami Holding BV on the commercial closing of a landmark 150MWp + 50MW BESS Solar Project in Burkina Faso

Paris - Mayer Brown has advised Gutami Holding BV ("Gutami") and its local development partner on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with the Government of Burkina Faso and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with national utility company SONABEL. Upon financial closing, the project will deliver 150 MWp of solar photovoltaic power integrated with a 50 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to the national grid over a 25-year term; and is poised to become the largest solar pv project in West Africa.

Set to achieve commercial operations in Q4 2027, the project is a major pillar in Burkina Faso’s national energy policy, which aims to secure and expand access to reliable, low-cost electricity. All key approvals, including permits, ESIA, licenses, and land rights, have been successfully secured. The grid interconnection point has been formally allocated by SONABEL.

Gutami is a privately owned global developer and investor in sustainable energy solutions. Established in 2006, Gutami invests in, finances and acquires assets and optimizes asset returns. Its energy solutions include solar parks, rooftop solar, energy storage and hydrogen.

The Mayer Brown team was led by Global Energy partner Olivier Mélédo and included Stéphane Joly.