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, .

Is Madagascar ready for solar power?

With all regions of Madagascar enjoying over 2,800 hours of sunlight per year, the Grande Île is the perfect location for development of solar power, with a potential capacity of 2,000 kWh/m²/year. The Government is counting on this potential to fulfill its objective of providing energy access to 70% of Malagasy households by 2030.

What is Scaling Solar in Madagascar?

Madagascar is currently the fifth country in Africa in which a Scaling Solar tender process was launched, after two tender processes in Zambia, one in Senegal, and another in Ethiopia. It is also the first Scaling Solar project to include solar energy storage requirements by pairing solar with batteries.

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.

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.

What percentage of Madagascar's electricity is renewable?

In 2012, renewable energies represent 56.57% of the electricity mix, although Madagascar has a high but underexploited potential. Considering the high potential in hydropower, the retained assumptions are a climb of 15% for the hydropower and 5% for the photovoltaic production, until 2050.