How much energy does Madagascar have?

Around a quarter of the population of Madagascar has access to electricity, and only 1.5% has access to clean cooking facilities. In 2019, Madagascar’s energy mix was dominated by biofuels and wastes (85%), with oil products (11%), coal and hydro accounting for the rest of the total energy supply.

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.

What is Madagascar's energy mix?

In 2019, Madagascar’s energy mix was dominated by biofuels and wastes (85%), with oil products (11%), coal and hydro accounting for the rest of the total energy supply. In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 27% had access to electricity.

Why do we need electricity connections in Madagascar?

Such connections can help to balance out supply and demand across regions, which will be increasingly important as variable renewables like solar and wind make up a larger share of electricity generation. Madagascar did not import electricity.

Did Madagascar import electricity?

Madagascar did not import electricity. Power generation, which includes electricity and heat, is one of the largest sources of CO2 emissions globally, primarily from the burning of fossil fuels like coal and natural gas in thermal power plants.

How much money does the EIB lent to Madagascar?

Since 1970, the EIB has lent a total of €904 million in support of long-term investments in Madagascar for key infrastructure as well as for the private sector. EIB Global is the specialised arm of the EIB Group designed to increase the impact of international partnerships and development finance and a key partner in the Global Gateway strategy.