Does Niger need electricity?

Access to electricity remains a challenge in Niger and the country is reliant on electricity imports for a significant share of its supply. The country is an oil resource centre and it is one of the ten-largest uranium resource-holders in the world.

How is energy used in Niger?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

Does Niger have sufficient energy resources?

Niger enjoys sufficient resources to make major progress in meeting energy access targets, especially solar and to some degree wind. Renewable energy options like solar and wind should feature prominently in the master plan.

What is the energy sector like in Niger?

The energy sector in Niger is characterised by parallel energy systems, the traditional and the modernised. Both face intrinsic challenges, which cross all sectors and affect the whole population. Current biomass use in Niger has major health implications, especially for women.

How can Niger balance its energy mix?

This transformative project, funded by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA), will enable Niger to better balance its energy mix, which is currently largely dominated by thermal energy. This initiative is particularly crucial for a country that frequently faces climatic shocks.