US EditionMali embraces solar power for rural areas but the challenges are still vast
- Mali faces a severe energy crisis despite improvements, as noted by Beverly Ochieng, an analyst at Control Risks, who stated that demand has surged by 4 to 10% with insufficient support from EDM, the electricity provider.
- In Karan, the introduction of an 18 KW mini solar power plant has positively impacted local businesses, including a bakery run by Samba Diakité, who shared, 'the costs for diesel and maintenance were quite high.'
- The rural electrification rate in Mali is only 25%, and achieving universal access requires an investment of approximately $1.3 billion, according to Abdoulaye Makan Sissoko from Mali's rural electrification agency.
- Challenges like political instability and security issues from extremist attacks hinder the expansion of solar projects in Mali, as mentioned by Beverly Ochieng, who highlighted the difficult environment for sustainable projects in the Sahel.
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Mali embraces solar power for rural areas but the challenges are still vast
A solar power plant in this rural corner of Mali has jolted a village to life and awakened dreams of steady power in this West African nation.
Progress in solar power expansion in Mali amidst significant challenges
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Despite the reduction in power outages, Mali’s energy crisis remains severe, further straining an economy already battered by two coups since 2020 and ongoing violence from armed separatist groups and jihadists linked to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.Sourced from Africanews The post Progress in solar power expansion in Mali amidst significant challenges appeared first on Africa Global Village.
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