Energy Profile: Niger

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationAfrica Office
dc.coverage.spatialNiger
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-05T11:40:27Z
dc.date.available2017-05-05T11:40:27Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionThis document provides an in-depth overview of Niger’s energy sector, integrating statistical analysis with a review of key trends and challenges as of 2015. It presents detailed figures on energy production and consumption, highlighting Niger's reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation and its significant dependency on electricity imports, primarily from Nigeria. The document outlines the vast potential of renewable energy—especially solar, hydropower, and biomass—supported by quantifiable resource data and ongoing projects such as the Kandadji hydropower initiative. It also addresses the low national electrification rates, particularly in rural regions, and discusses both institutional frameworks and policy measures guiding the sector’s development. Climate commitments, strategies for efficiency, and the legal structure underpinning the energy market are examined, offering accurate context for planning and investment.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/20521
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number4 p.
dc.relation.ispartofAtlas of Africa Energy Resources p. 234-237
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectbiomass energy
dc.subjecthydroelectric power
dc.subjectwind power
dc.subjectnuclear energy
dc.subjectgeothermal energy
dc.subjectsolar energy
dc.subjectsustainable energy
dc.subjectNiger
dc.titleEnergy Profile: Nigeren
dc.typeCommunication or other resource
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000041

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