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How will EDM-SA achieve economies of scale in Bamako?

The investments will increase the power flow capacity of the transmission grid in Bamako by at least 100 MW, thereby enabling EDM-SA to achieve economies of scale through optimized management of its generation systems and grid, while reducing its reliance on small, polluting and expensive rental power plants.

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.

How does Mali regulate the electricity sector?

With regard to Mali’s regulatory framework, the electricity sector is governed by Order No. 00- 019/ P-RM of 15 March 2000 and its amended Implementing Decree No. 00-184 /P-RM of 14 April 2000, which liberalises the power sector. It also defines the following guidelines, among others: grid connection fees.

How much will Bamako's transmission grid lose in 2024?

Losses on Bamako’s main transmission grid are expected to decline from a projected level of 8.5 percent in 2024 (before the proposed grid reinforcements) to 4.5% by 2028, once these reinforcements have been completed. The installation of green mini-grids and the electrification of selected localities in rural areas are also planned.

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.

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).