Electric conakry energy storage power station policy

How to manage the energy balance in Conakry?

In addition, to better manage the energy balance in Conakry metropolitan area, EDG is looking to support for building a LV distribution Dispatching Centre. In order to achieve the ambitious target of universal access to electricity by 2030, the GoG needs to escalate its efforts, as the current access rate is 46%, according to the government.

Does Guinea-Conakry have a national energy policy?

With advancements in the establishment of a structured, transparent, and coherent, national energy policy, the Government of Guinea-Conakry is demonstrating its commitment to the development of upstream and downstream activities in the country’s petroleum industry.

Why is EDG a problem in Conakry?

In Conakry, given the complexity of the grid, the lack of a distribution dispatching centre makes it dificult for EDG to manage the demand and the maintenance of the network. And finally in the area around the capital there is always the concern about illegal connections, that contribute to the financial distress of the power utility.

What is the least-cost modality for increasing access to electricity in Guinea?

The result of the modelisation is that in Guinea, given the (theoretical) low cost of supply (hydro and solar) and the multiple interconnection and transmission projects, the least-cost modality for increasing the access is rate is grid extension (which was indicated as optimal for >90% of the consumption centres).

What is Guinea's energy strategy?

Includes a market overview and trade data. The Guinean government has announced a long-term energy strategy focusing on renewable sources of electricity including solar and hydroelectric as a way to promote environmentally friendly development, to reduce budget reliance on imported fuel, and to take advantage of Guinea’s abundant water resources.

How can Guinea achieve universal energy access?

National Determined Contribution (2015) for carbon abatement, issued for COP21 in Paris. Energy Access: There is not a precise objective to reach universal access, but in 2017 Guinea raised funds with development partners to double its electrification rate in 5 years (from 18% to 36%).