Where can I find information about energy in Niger?

Find relevant data on energy production, total primary energy supply, electricity consumption and CO2 emissions for Niger on the IEA homepage. Find relevant information for Niger on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage.

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.

Does Niger need electricity?

Access to electricity remains a challenge in Niger and the country is reliant on electricity imports for a significant share of its supply. The country is an oil resource centre and it is one of the ten-largest uranium resource-holders in the world.

What does climatescope 2019 mean for Niger?

Climatescope 2019 lists the clean energy policies and investments for Niger. RISE scores reflect a snapshot of Niger’s policies and regulations in the energy sector, organized by the three pillars of sustainable energy: Energy Access, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy.

How is energy used in Niger?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

What are the biggest issues facing Niger's energy sector?

Power Africa Lists the following issues as the biggest to face Niger's energy sector : Climatescope 2019 lists the clean energy policies and investments for Niger.