How can Niger balance its energy mix?

This transformative project, funded by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA), will enable Niger to better balance its energy mix, which is currently largely dominated by thermal energy. This initiative is particularly crucial for a country that frequently faces climatic shocks.

How is energy used in Niger?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

Does Niger need reliable electricity?

The Government of Niger views providing reliable electricity and other basic energy services to all populations and parts of the country as a critical aspect of its inclusive economic transformation plans. It also recognises decentralised renewable energy options as a cost-effective alternative to grid expansion in many rural areas.

What is the energy potential of Niger?

Niger has significant energy potential, rich and varied, that is weakly exploited. It consists of biomass (firewood and agricultural residues, the main source used by households for cooking), uranium, mineral coal, oil, natural gas, hydroelectricity and solar energy.

What is the energy balance in Niger?

The energy balance in dominated by biomass, which represents 79% of total energy consumption and meets 83% of household energy needs, followed by petroleum products (18%) and mineral coal for electricity generation (3%). Renewables other than biomass remain negligible at less than 1%. The energy sector in Niger is at a critical crossroads.

Why is CNES important in Niger?

It may also serve to stimulate the renewables market in rural areas. Niger suffers from capacity deficit in the energy sector in general. With the estab-lishment of CNES as long ago as the 1960s, it was one of the first movers in renewable energy.