Photovoltaic energy can play a crucial role in accelerating the development of rural areas by enabling the local processing of agricultural production. By using solar energy to power agricultural processing equipment, rural communities can reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, reduce their energy costs, and increase productivity. In addition, by promoting energy independence in rural areas, photovoltaic energy can help reduce inequalities between urban and rural areas. By investing in photovoltaic installations, rural areas can not only improve their living conditions, but also significantly reduce the intensity of migration flows within and outside West African countries. Similarly, the construction of these solar installations will contribute to the protection of the environment by reducing their carbon footprint.