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.

How much energy does Mali use?

On average, agriculture and services account for approximately 80% of Mali’s gross domestic product although final energy consumption for both sectors remains below 8%. Mali is involved with the major regional political, financial and sectoral institutions.

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 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.

What is Mali's national energy policy?

3.2. Energy policy and regulatory frameworks Mali’s National Energy Policy (NEP) dates back to 2006 and aims to contribute to its overall sustainable development through the provision of cheap and reliable energy services, in order to increase electricity access and to promote its underlying socio-economic benefits.

How can Mali develop a regional power market?

To extend the national power grid is, by far, the most efective method to provide communities with power. Moreover, Mali’s geographical location ofers significant opportunities to enable it to play a key role in developing a regional power market. The RRA process identified hydro, solar and biomass as the key sources for grid-connected power.