Only 15 percent of the population have access to electricity. Access to energy is a cornerstone of the GOM’s efforts to lift Madagascar out of poverty. The objective is to double energy production within 5 years, increase access to electricity for at least 70 percent of the population by 2030, improve reliability of supply, and reduce energy prices. The World Bank estimates the government would have to increase production five-fold to reach the 70 percent goal.
Leading sub-sectors
Electricity Infrastructure
- Smart grid: smart meters, smart appliances, energy-efficient devices
- Off-grid and hybrid system (flexible fueling - diesel/heavy fuel oil/solar/wind) required during the energy transition stage
- Grid transmission distribution
- Electricity powerhouse and apparatus
- Transformers
|
TRANSFORMERS |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 (Jan – June) |
|
Total local production |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Total exports |
140.3 |
61.0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total imports |
187.7 |
773.7 |
532.5 |
0 |
|
Imports from the U.S. |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total market size |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
(Total market size = (total local production + imports) – exports)
Data sources: Madagascar Customs
The HTS code used to produce the tables are the 8-digit code 85042200, representing transformers with power between 650KVA and 10,000 KVA
Electrical cable High Voltage, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage
(Figures in thousands of USD)
|
ELECTRICAL CABLE |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 (Jan – June) |
|
Total local production |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Total exports |
3.1 |
216.9 |
15.6 |
0.5 |
|
Total imports |
3,040.1 |
1,703.4 |
1481.3 |
692.0 |
|
Imports from the U.S. |
22.7 |
15.9 |
10.8 |
18.3 |
|
Total Market size |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
(Total market size = (total local production + imports) – exports)
Data sources: Madagascar Customs
The HTS code used to produce the tables are the 8-digit code 85446000 and 85444200 which are respectively the HTS code of electric cables for voltage greater than 1000v and those less than 1000v.
Renewable energy
- Hydropower technology, engineering/consulting, material, and machinery, and controlling expertise
- Renewable energy equipment: solar and wind energy equipment
Opportunities
- Investment into hydroelectric and other renewable energy projects
- Set up as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) through concessions or Build/ Operate/Own/Transfer (BOOT) mechanisms
- Equipment – hardware and software
- Participation in planned government procurement projects including those funded by development banks.
Resources
- national utility company JIRAMA: http://www.jirama.mg/
- website of the regulator: http://www.ore.mg/
- Agency for the Development of Renewable Energy: https://ader.mg/#help
- Madagascar Office of Hydrocarbons: http://www.omh.mg/.
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