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Does Mali have access to electricity?

Access to electricity in Mali as in the majority of countries in the ECOWAS region is low, with sharp disparities across urban and rural areas. Only half of the urban population has access to electricity whereas in the rural areas, access is limited to only 16.7% of the population.

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.

What should Mali do about renewable-based electricity?

Mali also should provide guidelines and standards to accommodate renewable-based electricity. Consultation with relevant stakeholders is crucial, since grid connection codes impact on all those involved in the power system.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Mali?

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

Who manages the energy sector in Mali?

Institutions involved in the management of the energy sector include Mali’s Ministry of Energy and Water and its afiliated entities. Table 7 summarises the key institutions and their main tasks. Created from a redefinition of the mandate of the former National Center for Solar and Renewable Energy.

Why is Mali reducing the share of renewables in the electricity mix?

In Mali, a decline is expected in the relative value of the share of renewables in the electricity mix due to an increase of electricity imports (generated from non-renewable sources) from the regional market (Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea and Nigeria).