Will Mali get a large solar power plant?

As far as the energy transition is concerned, UEMOA has carried out an installation study for large solar power plants, identifying five sites - which include Mali - for a total capacity of 574 megawatts (MW), to be commissioned by 2030.

Is Mali ready to scale up renewables?

The Ministry, working through the Mali Renewable Energy Agency (AER-Mali), has initiated a partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to assess Mali’s readiness to scale up renewables.

What is the energy supply in Mali?

As in most sub-Saharan African countries, biomass (mainly in the form of firewood) provides the bulk of the energy supply (Figure 4). Mali has neither proven hydrocarbon resources nor a refinery; as a result, all petroleum products are imported through neighbouring coastal countries which impacts on the country’s balance of payments.

Why is Mali launching a 200 MWp solar power plant?

Loading... Mali's President Assimi Goïta has launched a 200 MWp solar power plant project with NovaWind, a Rosatom subsidiary, to address the nation's electricity crisis and promote sustainable energy. The €200 million investment aims to supply 10% of Mali's electricity within 12 months.

Does Mali have bio-energy resources?

to IRENA. As highlighted in Chapter 2, Section 2.1, Mali has significant bio-energy resources that can lead to a paradigm shift in the structure of the power supply system. A country-wide, in-depth assessment of bio-energy resources and a policy framework are among the key initial steps toward better utilisation of resources.

What is the electricity system in Mali?

Mali’s electricity system encompasses a national grid that is owned and operated by Energie du Mali SA (EDM SA) which supplies 35 towns, including Bamako. In addition to the national grid, EDM SA manages 30 isolated centres equipped with diesel generators and two centres supplied by Côte d’Ivoire.