How much energy does Madagascar produce?

Madagascar imported 735 ktoe of oil products in 2015. In 2010, 41 ktoe of electricity was produced from fossil fuels increasing to 138 ktoe in 2015 (AFREC, 2015). Parafin is used by 85 per cent of the population in the countryside for lighting (REEEP, 2012). This island has several areas considered suitable for wind energy generation.

Why does Madagascar need a stable energy network?

This leaves the country with the difficult task of creating a stable, pervasive energy network in order to supply the majority of the population with electricity. Only about 15% of Madagascar’s population has access to electricity and only 10% are internet users.

How many people live in Madagascar?

Madagascar’s population in 2013 was 22.92 million (Table 1) (World Bank, 2015). Electricity produced in 2015 was 223 ktoe of which 61.8 per cent came from fossil fuels and 36.3 per cent from hydro sources (Table 2). Final consumption of electricity in the same year was 323 ktoe (AFREC, 2015).

Does Madagascar have a potential for energy from biofuels?

There is potential for energy from biofuels using agricultural waste from the sugar sector. Jatropha is also being cultivated for its oil which is used variously in the biofuels industry. Only 1.9 per cent of Madagascar’s hydroelectric power potential has currently been used (REEEP, 2012).

Is biomass a source of energy in Madagascar?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Madagascar: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

Does Madagascar need a hydroelectric power plant?

Much of Madagascar’s renewable electricity supply is sourced from hydroelectric plants, which require substantial improvement in capacity potential. Developing and expanding the network of small hydroelectric power plants in particular is an opportunity that the energy sector must further explore.