Renewable electricity for Burkina Faso The small quantity of available electricity in Burkina Faso comes from three main sources: thermal energy, hydroelectric energy and imports from neighbouring countries.The aim of this project is to diversify and to increase the production of electricity in Ouagadougou through the implementation of a biogas plant in Ouagadougou which will have a production capacity of 3,800 m3 of biogas per day. This gas will be used to generate electricity with a generator with a capacity of 500 kW. The electricity will be sold to the abattoir of Ouagadougou, and to Sonabel, the national electricity company of Burkina Faso.Biomass will be collected from the same abattoir in Ouagadougou. Next to electricity, also heat will be obtained from the electric generator. This heat will be sold separately to the abattoir. Finally, the residue from the biomass will be packed and sold as compost to wholesalers and farmers. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The partner will focus on safety and install protocols and safety measures for the workers. Wastes from different factories will be recycled and transformed into renewable energy. The residues will be mixed and sold as vast and liquid fertilizer. A non-discrimination policy will be installed and local labour laws will be respected. Companies where the partners source the inputs will be screened on CSR aspects. Benefits include a social security package, working clothes, health insurance and a participation to the school fees for basic education of the children of the employees.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThis project will create 37 full-time jobs in Ouagadougou. The jobs created will be of different skill levels. The wages offered will be at least 152% higher than average wages for the least paid jobs. Working hours will be respected. The company will pay for a medical insurance for its employees. Social dialog between management and employees will be highly encouraged.Other fringe benefits (free drinks, transport) will be made available to the employees as well.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeKnowledge transfer is crucial to the project. market.The training sessions will be organised in small groups including follow up training A circulation of tasks will keep the employees challenged and will increase their employability.•	Chain effectsThe project will be beneficial to the whole energy sector in Burkina Faso. The production of electricity will increase the capacity of Sonabel, who cannot meet the demand for electricity at this time. Indirectly the project will improve the availability of electricity for local companies and families.The compost as by product adds value to local agriculture and horticulture.•	EnvironmentThe project helps to solve the waste problem of the abattoir. Instead of dumping the waste, with negative environmental impact, the waste will be transformed into renewable energy. The ultimate waste from this project is compost which can be used to improve the fertility of the soils and increase harvests.•	Position of womenFemale workers will be encouraged to apply for management positions. The partners believe it is important to encourage women to take high positions, also to set an example for other companies and women. The goal of the project is to construct a biogas plant in order to produce and sell electricity as well as redundant heat and compost/fertiliser as by-products.