Does Madagascar have a solar system?

In March 2016, Madagascar joined the World Bank Group's Scaling Solar program. About 30–40 MW solar plants are planned in this program in order to reduce daily load shedding and interruptions of electricity distribution. Solar energy is used to develop rural electrification.

Which energy process is available in Madagascar?

As no energy process for Madagascar is available, we considered the generic ones, for fuel oil steam turbine and diesel combustible engine and hydrodam power plant. Reflecting Malagasy conditions and the efficiencies, transport of raw materials have been included in the process.

How many electrification projects are there in Madagascar?

1. 2. 3. Solar photovoltaic system of 7 kW power located in the south part of Madagascar, since 2006. Funded by ADER, implementation of rural electrification projects mainly depends on partnership with private operators. According to a diagnostic report of the MEM , ADER counted about 140 electrification projects from 2004 to 2012.

Does Madagascar have a high solar energy potential?

Due to its location, Madagascar has a high solar energy potential. As shown in Fig. 5, the Global horizontal irradiation is 2000 kWh/m 2. Almost all regions have more than 2800 h (350 sunny days) of annual solar radiation. In the west coast, solar radiation ranges from 4000 to 6500 kWh/m 2, .

Does Madagascar have an energy transition?

Madagascar has not yet completed its demographic transition and will have to ensure effective planning and management of its energy transition. The access to electricity is particularly dichotomous between rural region and main urban areas such as Antananarivo, Diego, Majunga.

What is the energy sector policy in Madagascar?

Flowchart of the energy sector policy in Madagascar. As shown in Fig. 1, the energy sector policy is divided in two main strategies, namely: the institutional reform and public-private partnership.