Chad Electrochemical Energy Storage Project

What is the Chad energy access scale up project (PAAET)?

The Chad Energy Access Scale Up Project (PAAET) aims to increase access to electricity and clean cooking solutions via expansion of the main power grid and mini-grids, standalone solar systems, deployment of improved stoves, and natural resource management.

What energy sources are used in Chad?

Other energy sources such as natural gas or crude oil are also used. Chad’s ability to achieve increased energy access and poverty reduction is constrained by significant challenges in the power sector. It currently only has about 125 MW of installed generation capacity to serve a population of 14.5 million people.

How does the bank support access to energy in Chad?

“The Bank’s support strategy for access to energy in Chad is based on a two-pronged approach: off-grid electrification led by the private sector to rapidly boost access and national grid-based electrification by SNE, which is strategically important,” said Clara de Sousa, Country Director for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger.

Will Ida help Chad expand its access to energy?

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 – The World Bank today approved a $295 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help Chad expand its access to energy.

Will Chad increase electricity access by 30% by 2027?

“With private sector participation, this project aims to increase electricity access from the current rate from about 6% to 30% by 2027 for approximately one million households,” added Rasit Pertev, World Bank Country Manager for Chad.

What is Chad's electricity access rate?

Despite significant fossil fuel resources and abundant sunshine, Chad has one of the lowest electricity access rates in the world at 6.4%, compared to the average of 48% in Sub-Saharan Africa. In July 2020, the government implemented a National Emergency Electricity Plan (NEEP) with a view to achieving a 53% access rate by 2030.