Frugal Optimization in the Design of a Shea Butter PV Transformation Center in Burkina Fasoss

Abstract: The design and sizing of a transformation centre based on frugal innovation techniques are presented for an association of women producing shea butter in the Bobo-Dioulasso region of Burkina Faso. The design is aimed at preserving ancestral production methods as much as possible. Regarding the sizing of the electrical supply system, which is based on a solar photovoltaic system, in addition to the standard sizing method (worst-month method), an analytical development methodology has been applied to ensure reliability (Loss of Load Probability). To guarantee the project's sustainability, economic, energy, and environmental sustainability indicators are applied. The results are expected to serve as a replicable model for other communities facing similar challenges, providing a sustainable and adaptable solution.