What is man energy solutions doing in Niger?

MAN Energy Solutions is also involved in the expansion of a power plant near Niger’s national capital, Niamey. With 4 × MAN 18V48/60TS engines already in operation on-site, the addition of another engine of the same type will add another 20 MW to the power plant's total capacity, bringing it to a total of more than 100 MW.

How can Niger balance its energy mix?

This transformative project, funded by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA), will enable Niger to better balance its energy mix, which is currently largely dominated by thermal energy. This initiative is particularly crucial for a country that frequently faces climatic shocks.

What is Niger's energy mix?

Mainly used for electricity generation and transport, petroleum products account for 18% of Niger’s energy mix. Their share of the total has increased in recent years. Mineral coal for electricity generation accounts for the remaining balance at 3% of total energy supplies in Niger.

What is the energy potential of Niger?

Niger has significant energy potential, rich and varied, that is weakly exploited. It consists of biomass (firewood and agricultural residues, the main source used by households for cooking), uranium, mineral coal, oil, natural gas, hydroelectricity and solar energy.

How successful is Niger's energy development mission?

Ultimately, the success of the country’s energy development mission will be judged by the quality of its results and scale of improvements in livelihoods. Renewable energy applications across Niger have been linked to excellent social development outcomes. The cost of renew-ables is at an all-time low, especially PV.

What is Niger's energy system?

As shown in figure 2, the most strik-ing feature of Niger’s energy system is the dominance of biomass. This represents 79% of total consumption and meets 83% of household energy needs. Biomass in the form of fuelwood, charcoal and agricultural residues is used in inefficient cooking appli-ances.