Can Togo achieve universal access to electricity?

Demand for electricity in Togo has increased rapidly in line with economic growth, but energy production capacity remains insufficient to trigger structural transformation and private sector development. The progress made and the favourable outlook should help to achieve universal access to electricity, which the authorities have set for 2030.

What is the primary energy supply in Togo?

The total primary energy supply was 3,295 ktoe according to AFREC’s energy balance 2020. In Togo, biomass energy comprises charcoal, wood and agricultural waste. Traditional biomass is the most prominent source of energy for cooking and heating purposes in Togo.

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Does Togo have a potential for solar energy?

There has been no in-depth study to investigate potential in this sector (REEEP, 2012). Togo still has a nascent solar industry despite the potential for solar energy. To date, solar has been used for of-grid services in rural areas such as water heating, telecommunications, school systems and other small-scale applications.

What is biomass energy in Togo?

In Togo, biomass energy comprises charcoal, wood and agricultural waste. Traditional biomass is the most prominent source of energy for cooking and heating purposes in Togo. About 87% of all biomass is used in the households (mainly in rural areas) utilize wood energy. Charcoal is the most prominent combustible of urban households.

What percentage of the Togolese population has access to electricity?

Less than half of the Togolese population has access to electricity. The country has a relatively diversified energy mix and more than 13% of its final energy consumption comes from renewable supplies of energy, mainly hydropower. Less than half of the Togolese population has access to electricity.