What kind of energy does Togo use?

Togo relies on biomass energy 71% (firewood, charcoal, vegetable waste etc.), petroleum products (26%), and electricity (3%) (African Development Bank Group 2015).

Does Togo have a competitive electricity market?

The electricity company of Togo remains the sole entity that can market the electricity generated and there is no competition in electricity markets that will create more competitive markets and reduce the price per unit.

What is the rate of access to electricity in Togo?

The rate of access to electricity in Togo is increasing (from 17% in 2000 to 45% in 2018), but with large differences between urban (access rate = 88.8%) and rural areas (access rate = 8%) (Energypedia 2020). Total electricity production in 2018 was 385.62 GWh between the Electricity Company of Togo (CEET) and Contour Global Togo (CGT) as shown in

Can solar PV and hydropower improve the energy situation in Togo?

With a three rounds Delphi method, the study captured the view of key stakeholders on the subject matter. It has been concluded that increasing the share of RE, namely solar PV and hydropower, could significantly improve the energy situation in Togo. This could be through the installation and development of small-scale solar plants and hydropower.

What will be a new power plant in Togo?

Another addition will be the planned coal-fired thermal power plant, the international and regional connection program with 2 transmission lines of 330 KV and 4 transmission lines of 161 KV, the construction of a 10 MW solar plant in Mango, and 5 MW in Kara (Togo PND 2018).

How does energy consumption affect the economy in Togo?

Besides, its excessive consumption may sometimes lead to massive environmental pollution which takes a negative toll on the economy as illustrated by Qudrat-Ullah and Nevo (2021). Presently, the main source of energy in Togo is electricity.