Niger Electricity Co. has asked consultants to submit expressions of interest for feasibility, environmental, and social impact studies for a 60 MW solar-plus-storage project in western Niger. The deadline is Dec. 2. Contact online >>
Niger Electricity Co. has asked consultants to submit expressions of interest for feasibility, environmental, and social impact studies for a 60 MW solar-plus-storage project in western Niger. The deadline is Dec. 2.
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State-owned Niger Electricity Co. is seeking consultants to carry out feasibility, environmental and social impact studies for the construction of a 60 MW solar plant with storage. The project will be built in the town of Tahoua, western Niger.
The tender details state that the work should be completed within 15 months. It will be funded by financing obtained from the African Development Bank. Expressions of interest must be submitted by Dec. 2, 2024.
According to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Niger had deployed 92 MW of solar by the end of 2023, up from 62 MW the year prior, thanks to the commissioning of a 30 MW plant in July 2023.
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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. Some of these energy sources are used directly while most are transformed into fuels or electricity for final consumption.
Energy production includes any fossil fuels drilled and mined, which can be burned to produce electricity or used as fuels, as well as energy produced by nuclear fission and renewable power sources such as hydro, wind and solar PV. Bioenergy - which here includes both modern and traditional sources, including the burning of municipal waste - is also an important domestic energy source in many countries.
Imports, particularly of fossil fuels like oil, natural gas and coal, make up an important part of the energy supply in many countries. Countries that rely heavily on imported energy may be vulnerable to supply disruption from external events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In countries that export large amounts of energy, falling energy prices can also cause major economic shocks.
Energy sources, particularly fossil fuels, are often transformed into more useful or practical forms before being used. For example, crude oil is refined into many different kinds of fuels and products, while coal, oil and natural gas can be burned to generate electricity and heat. Other forms of transformation, such as extracting gas or oil from coal, play a relatively minor role in the energy systems of most countries.
One of the most important types of transformation for the energy system is the refining of crude oil into oil products, such as the fuels that power automobiles, ships and planes.
Another important form of transformation is the generation of electricity. Thermal power plants generate electricity by harnessing the heat of burning fuels or nuclear reactions – during which up to half of their energy content is lost. Renewable power sources generate electricity directly from natural forces such as the sun, wind, or the movement of water.
Total final consumption (TFC) is the energy consumed by end users such as individuals and businesses to heat and cool buildings, to run lights, devices, and appliances, and to power vehicles, machines and factories. It also includes non-energy uses of energy products, such as fossil fuels used to make chemicals.
Some of the energy found in primary sources is lost when converting them to useable final products, especially electricity. As a result, the breakdown of final consumption can look very different from that of the primary energy supply (TES). Both are needed to fully understand the energy system.
The sectoral breakdown of a country''s energy demand, which is based on its economy, geography and history, can greatly impact its energy needs and which energy sources it relies on to meet those needs – such as fueling automobiles, heating or cooling homes or running factories.
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The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) supported Niger to strengthen its national climate transparency framework in the energy and agriculture, forestry and other land use sectors. Drawing on insights from the ICAT project, this article explores how data is used to assess policies and monitor progress towards energy-focused NDC goals, considering both greenhouse gas emissions reduction and socio-economic development.
Nestled in the heart of the Sahel region in West Africa, Niger faces a precarious balance between economic development and climate vulnerability. With an economy predominantly based on agriculture, it is acutely susceptible to climate change impacts and extreme weather events exacerbated by it, like droughts and floods. This vulnerability, compounded by an energy sector heavily reliant on biomass and fossil fuels, hampers Niger’s path towards sustainable economic growth.
For Niger, energy is both a matter of climate action and of national development. While the country has a very low consumption of energy, this energy overwhelmingly comes from biomass. This results in an overexploitation of wood resources, and, in the case of non-renewable biomass, increased greenhouse gas emissions. Electricity generation relies on thermal power plants and imports from Nigeria, however, access to electricity is guaranteed for less than 20 per cent of the population.
Niger recognizes the dual challenge of energy development and climate action, which is reflected in national policies and strategy documents. Energy is one of the two priority sectors in Niger''s nationally determined contributions (NDC). Niger has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector by at least 10.6 per cent by 2030, going up to 45 per cent if additional support is received. The NDC includes specific emission reduction targets and a range of mitigation measures with socio-economic dimensions, such as energy efficiency improvements, enhanced electricity access, and the expansion of renewable energy sources.
Data is a powerful weapon in Niger’s arsenal for achieving the climate and development objectives of its NDC and other policies. The government uses energy data to guide its action, monitor progress against national objectives, evaluate policy effectiveness, and attract crucial investments.
Niger is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts and extreme weather events like droughts and floods, which threaten its development. Photo: Birni-N’Konni, Niger. Ⓒ UNOPS/Juyoung LEE.
Shaping the future of energy through evidence-based actions and investments
In a data-driven approach for its energy transformation, Niger started by compiling and analyzing energy data for its national greenhouse gas inventory. The data demonstrated a dependency on biomass and oil, which combined, represented 95 per cent of Niger''s primary energy supply. This dependency comes despite the fact that Niger has a diversified energy potential, including oil, coal, hydropower, and solar and wind power.
The analysis showed, however, an encouraging increase in solar energy. While photovoltaic solar power accounts for a very negligible 0.05 per cent of the total domestic energy supply, there is a steady increase in the electricity it generates. Additionally, mini-grids are improving electricity access in rural areas, and solar applications for water pumping, telecommunications, lighting, and refrigeration are expanding.
Niger has a dedicated policy in place for the promotion of renewable energy, the National Action Plan for Renewable Energy (2015-2030). Its aim is to increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix from 0MW in 2010 to 205 MW in 2020 and 402 MW in 2030, while also increasing the use of improved cookstoves and switching from non-renewable biomass to liquefied petroleum gas. In line with its data-based approach, Niger assessed the policy to see how it could contribute to the country''s climate pledges.
The assessment revealed the policy’s significant potential to curb greenhouse gas emissions, if implemented. Grid-connected renewable energy power plants can decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 2 MtCO2e, while another 1.4 MtCO2e could be cut by rural electrification initiatives included in the policy, and 0.9MtCO2e thanks to upgraded cooking stoves and use of modern cooking fuels, cumulatively by 2030.
Armed with data that validates the effectiveness of these actions, Niger can confidently proceed with implementation. The data builds a compelling case for the mobilization of climate finance towards diversifying energy production and improving energy efficiency, ultimately empowering Niger to achieve its national objectives and the NDC. Some programmes and projects are already in place to implement these measures. An ex-post evaluation will eventually complement the ex-ante assessment of their potential, to confirm their effectiveness and support any future action, replication or expansion.
Niger''s NDC includes measures for the development of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and hydropower. Photo: Aerial view of a newly built solar pump irrigation system and a plot of cassava, grown using the new system, in Sia-Kounza, Niger. Ⓒ UNOPS/Juyoung LEE.
Balancing climate action with the socio-economic aspects of the energy transformation
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