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Electricity in Niger in 2023

0.76 kWh/person Low-Carbon Electricity
-0.11 #204
77 kWh/person Total Electricity
-0.20 #257
519 gCO2eq/kWh Carbon Intensity
+14 #194
1.00 % Low-Carbon Electricity
-0.16 #192

In 2023, Niger's electricity consumption is extremely low, with an individual consumption rate of about 77 kWh per person, which is a small fraction of the global average of 3781 kWh per person. The low levels of electricity generation are mainly reliant on net imports, which account for over 1 TWh of the total consumption. Low-carbon energy generation in Niger contributes close to none of the total electricity, at just 1 kWh per person. The dependency on fossil fuels means significant contributions to climate change and air pollution, which can impact public health and environmental stability. The limited electricity generation restricts economic development, industrial growth, and the quality of life for the populace as it imposes significant constraints on daily activities, healthcare, and education.

Is Electricity Growing in Niger?

There has been no growth in electricity consumption in Niger between 2022 and 2023, as the per-person consumption rate remains stagnant at 77 kWh. Likewise, the contribution from low-carbon electricity generation remains unchanged since 2019, at a minimal 1 kWh per person. This stagnation in progress is a cause for concern as it poses challenges to meeting future energy demands associated with economic development and advancements in technology. It indicates a pressing need for innovative solutions and substantial investment to increase electricity generation capacity, especially from green resources.

Suggestions

To increase low-carbon electricity generation, Niger can learn from successful regions utilizing solar and wind energy. The People's Republic of China and the United States lead substantially in generating electricity from solar, at over 1000 TWh, and nuclear and wind resources. France is a notable example for its significant electricity generation from nuclear energy. Niger's geographic conditions are favorable for solar energy production, much like regions such as India and Brazil, which also emphasize solar technology in their energy mix. By observing these regions, Niger can adopt solar power as a transformative step towards sustainable energy generation, while also considering long-term investments in nuclear power to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply.

Overall Generation
Renewable & Nuclear

History

The history of low-carbon electricity generation in Niger, particularly solar energy, shows a stagnant trend over the decades, indicating a lack of development. From 2005 to 2023, solar electricity generation has seen no increase, remaining at a flat line each year. This lack of progress over nearly two decades is concerning and points towards missed opportunities in leveraging Niger’s potential for solar electricity. Significant changes are necessary to overcome these historical shortcomings and to contribute meaningfully to global efforts toward decarbonization. Niger's potential to harness solar energy needs to be unlocked with adequate policy support, investment in technology, and international collaboration to foster a green energy transformation.

Electrification

We estimate the degree of electrification by comparing electricity and total energy emissions. More about methodology.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

Data Sources

For the years 1980 to 1989 the data sources are EIA and IEA (imports/exports) .
For the years 1990 to 1999 the data source is EIA .
For the years 2000 to 2004 the data source is Ember .
For the years 2005 to 2010 the data source is IEA .
For the years 2011 to 2012 the data source is Ember .
For the year 2013 the data source is IEA .
For the years 2014 to 2023 the data source is Ember .
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