Does solar energy hold promise for rural electrification in Chad?

Solar energy holds promise for rural electrification in Chad. The country has significant potential because the solar radiation is around 6 kWh/m 2 /day. The sensitivity analysis of the LCOE in relation to the discount rate and asks it for the investment has shown that the cost is very sensitive to the investment premium.

How can the government promote a mini-grid in Chad?

We recommend that the government encourage investors in the mini-grid by providing investment grants to make electricity available and accessible to the population, especially in rural areas. Also, a rural electrification plan in Chad must be developed to improve the low rate of access to electricity.

What is a small-scale off-grid energy system?

Today, however, small-scale off-grid energy systems such as solar photovoltaics (PVs), wind turbines, small hydropower plants, batteries, diesel generators, and so on, are being adopted globally due to their emerging economic competitiveness, particularly in the remote rural areas.

Why is grid electricity so expensive in rural areas?

Given that the majority of the population who lacks access or have limited access to electricity are the inhabitants of the remote rural areas, exploring grid electricity may be expensive and thus could be priced above the means of the rural communities (Lee et al. 2016 ).