What policies does Benin implement?

Benin implements policies in 7/9 power policy categories tracked by Climatescope, including Renewable energy target, Renewable energy auction, Net metering, Import tax incentives, VAT incentives, Priority grid access, and Renewable Energy Certificates.

How can Benin increase local production?

However, the government of Benin is making serious efforts to increase local production through national projects, specifically the Solar Energy Promotion Project (PROVES) and the Renewable Energy Development Program (PRODERE) . The principal RE sources in Benin are hydro energy, biomass energy, wind energy and solar energy.

What is Benin's current energy situation?

This section provides information on Benin’s current energy situation with energy demand-and-supply scenarios. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 41% of Benin’s population currently have access to electricity.

Why is Benin reliant on electricity imports?

Benin is reliant on electricity imports for a significant share of its energy supply. Reform programmes, including plans for electrification, have been put in place in the country, where only 30% of the population had access to electricity in 2017.

How is electricity provided in Beninese & peri-urban areas?

In urban and peri-urban areas, access to electricity is provided by the SBEE through its distribution network, while in rural areas it is entrusted to the Beninese Agency for Rural Electrification and Energy Management (ABERME) through off-grid electricity production .

How affordable is electricity in Benin?

In 2019, in terms of the affordability of electricity for consumers, Benin obtained a score of 81 out of 100 compared with the average value, which is 77.25 out of 100 . The government of Benin plans to continue its efforts to make electricity accessible to the population and ensure energy self-sufficiency .