Chad Outdoor Power Purchase

Does Chad have a utility company?

Chad has a vertically integrated utility company: Societe Nationale d''Electricite. It requires ongoing financial support.\nPower Africa is advancing the first independent power producer (IPP) project in Chad, the 32 MW Djermaya Solar PV project, which represents approximately 10% of the country’s energy supply.

How much will Chad spend on solar power?

Chad plans to raise $1.1 billion to add 886 MW of power capacity, the majority of which is expected to be solar. Chad is aiming to deploy 520 MW of new solar by the end of the decade. The target forms part of the country''s national development plan, Chad Connection 2030, which launched earlier this year.

How much electricity does Chad have installed?

Chad currently has about 314 MW of installed generation capacity to serve a population of over 15 million people. As a result, Chad’s government is working to expand its electricity supply and encourage investment in the energy sector to stimulate the economy.

Does Chad have a solar sector?

Chad’s solar sector is still in its infancy. According to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the country’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 2 MW at the end of last year, the same figure reported since 2021. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.