System on grid Chad

Why is energy a problem in Chad?

This precarious energy situation hinders socio-economic development and affects quality of life, especially in Chad’s second largest city, Abéché. With 80,000 inhabitants, Abéché is not connected to the national grid and has struggled to develop its infrastructure due to security challenges.

Will Chad's first solar power plant be built in Abéché?

In this unfavourable context, the French renewable energy firm InnoVent is developing Chad’s first solar power plant in Abéché. The pilot phase of the plant (1 MW) was built between mid-2020 and November 2021, with soldiers providing security for both personnel and equipment.

Why is Abéché not connected to the National Grid?

With 80,000 inhabitants, Abéché is not connected to the national grid and has struggled to develop its infrastructure due to security challenges. In this unfavourable context, the French renewable energy firm InnoVent is developing Chad’s first solar power plant in Abéché.

Why is oil a problem in Chad?

Oil, used to run clusters of generators, is expensive and highly polluting. This precarious energy situation hinders socio-economic development and affects quality of life, especially in Chad’s second largest city, Abéché.

Does Amdjarass have electricity?

Only 8% of the population had access to electricity in 2019, with a significant gap between rural (1%) and urban (20%) areas. Apart from a 1 megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the eastern town of Amdjarass, electricity is supplied only by generators, which break down regularly.