Madagascar Energy Storage Power Production Company

As no energy process for Madagascar is available, we considered the generic ones, for fuel oil steam turbine and diesel combustible engine and hydrodam power plant. Reflecting Malagasy conditions and the efficiencies, transport of raw materials have been included in the process.

With respect power production, since 1975, the JIRAMA Company or the national water and electricity provider, has been in charge of electricity distribution through the whole territory and remains the first power provider in Madagascar.

Regarding the environmental impacts of the power production, according to the EIA data, Madagascar has recorded a total of 2.89 million metric tons of CO 2 from consumption of fossil fuels, all sector gathered. Electricity production represents 15% of the total emissions of CO 2 recorded in Madagascar (492 kt CO 2 -eq).

This high share of wood energy is explained by its accessibility and its low cost for the population. Madagascar has a low rate electricity access due to its high price and the insufficient quantity production. The national rate of electrification is only 4.7% only. In urban zones, such as Antananarivo, this value could reach up.

The photovoltaic system represents less than 1% of the power generation mix and has only been integrated since 2006. In March 2016, Madagascar joined the World Bank Group's Scaling Solar program. About 30–40 MW solar plants are planned in this program in order to reduce daily load shedding and interruptions of electricity distribution.

In Madagascar, solar energy facilities have recently been developed. Due to their cost, solar heating systems are not really enhanced. The photovoltaic system represents less than 1% of the power generation mix and has only been integrated since 2006. In March 2016, Madagascar joined the World Bank Group's Scaling Solar program.