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How many people can access electricity in west & central Africa?

These operations are expected to provide access to 16 million people. The aim is to increase electricity access rates in West and Central Africa from 50 percent today to 64 percent by 2026. However, World Bank’s financing alone is not enough.

What is the West Africa Energy Program?

The West Africa Energy Program run by US AID’s Power Africa division includes support for five solar projects which will provide about 150MW of electricity, including the Kodeni and Nagréongo solar plants in Burkina Faso and a 250MW solar / hydropower hybrid plant in Ghana.

What is the energy access crisis in west & central Africa?

This energy access crisis must be addressed urgently. In West and Central Africa, only three countries are on track to give every one of their people access to electricity by 2030. At this slow pace, 263 million people in the region will be left without electricity in ten years.

Does West Africa have a low electricity rate?

West Africa has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world, with some 220 million people living without access to power, along with some of the highest electricity costs in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Bank. Addressing those issues will require large amounts of investment.

Why is electricity so important in West Africa?

West Africa has one of the lowest rates of electricity access in the world; only about 42% of the total population, and 8% of rural residents, have access to electricity. These numbers, some far too big, others far too small, have grave consequences. Electricity is an important step toward enhancing people’s opportunities and choices.

How much money is needed for electricity access in Africa?

We have committed more than $7.8 billion to support 40 electricity access programs, of which more than half directly support new electricity connections. These operations are expected to provide access to 16 million people. The aim is to increase electricity access rates in West and Central Africa from 50 percent today to 64 percent by 2026.