In Burkina Faso FRES is active in the province of Kénédougou. The decision to start up a FRES company in the province of Kénédougou in Burkina Faso was a logical step as it is the province that borders the province of Sikasso in Mali. The experiences gained at Yeelen Kura can be used here. Furthermore, the living conditions in Koutiala and Kénédougou are very similar. More than 98% of the households have no access to electricity and are dependent on oil lamps, lamps on batteries, etc.

On 28 July 2009 the first client was connected.

• Target

  The goal is to supply electricity 3,400 households and small businesses in rural area in 2012. A total of eight energy shops will be opened for this purpose. In 2011 the company plans to install 500 SHS.

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• Facts & figures

  Year of foundation		2008
  Stakeholders		80% Nuon (FRES) 20% Yeelen Kura
  Services		SHS
  Number of clients (1/1/2011)		284
  Number of sales points		5
  Number of people employed		14
  Capacity (1/1/2011)		6 kWp

• Management Yeelen Ba

  Walter De Roo	General manager
  Rob Costermans	President
  Hans de Vries	Member
  Djibril Séméga	Member