Madagascar shared energy storage policy update

Why does Madagascar need a stable energy network?

This leaves the country with the difficult task of creating a stable, pervasive energy network in order to supply the majority of the population with electricity. Only about 15% of Madagascar’s population has access to electricity and only 10% are internet users.

How many people in Madagascar have access to electricity?

In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 27% had access to electricity. The Government of Madagascar has set a target of reaching 70% electricity access rate by 2030. Less than one quarter of the population of Madagascar has access to electricity, and only 1.5% has access to clean cooking facilities.

How will Madagascar's new telecommunications project impact the world?

The project will also enable 3,400,000 new internet users and connect some 2,000 health centers and schools to renewable energy and digital services. “ Access to energy and telecommunications are top priorities for our government. This project is fully aligned with our vision for the development of Madagascar.

Why should Madagascar invest in energy & telecommunications?

“ Access to energy and telecommunications are top priorities for our government. This project is fully aligned with our vision for the development of Madagascar. It will allow a significant increase in our access to energy and digital services,” said Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar.

How does the private sector provide energy and digital services in Madagascar?

With the exception of the national electricity company JIRAMA, energy and digital services in Madagascar are provided by the private sector. Low population densities and high poverty levels in most of the underserved areas make it impossible for the private sector to deliver these services on a purely commercial basis.

Does Madagascar have electricity?

Access to infrastructure in Madagascar, including electricity and digital, is among the lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa and in the world. An estimated 33.7% of the population has access to electricity, compared to an average of 48.4% for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020.