How much does electricity cost in Benin?

The average electricity price in Benin has increased from 195.12 USD/MWh in 2022 to 200.76 USD/MWh in 2023. Since 2017, the average electricity price in Benin has fluctuated between 167.99 USD/MWh (2017) and 219.42 USD/MWh (2021). Loading...

Why is Benin reliant on electricity imports?

Benin is reliant on electricity imports for a significant share of its energy supply. Reform programmes, including plans for electrification, have been put in place in the country, where only 30% of the population had access to electricity in 2017.

What is the energy sector in Benin like?

The energy sector in Benin is primarily reliant on biomass and imported petroleum products, with two percent of net energy consumption coming from electricity. The page below gives an overview of the energy sector in Benin and explains Power Africa's involvement in the country.

How much energy does Benin use?

Benin's total energy consumption in 2009 was 3,475 ktoe (World Bank, 2009). The per capita energy consumption in the same year was 0.404 toe. This is about half of the average per capita energy consumption for Sub-Sahara African countries, and less than a quarter of the world average (World Bank, 2009).

How much energy is installed in Benin in 2023?

Loading... The top amount of capacity installed in Benin in 2023 was in Natural Gas at 53.72%, down from 85.81% in 2022. The technology with the biggest increase in capacity installed in 2023 was Utility-scale PV at 46.13%, up from 12.12% in 2022.

What policies does Benin implement?

Benin implements policies in 7/9 power policy categories tracked by Climatescope, including Renewable energy target, Renewable energy auction, Net metering, Import tax incentives, VAT incentives, Priority grid access, and Renewable Energy Certificates.