The Beninese government has launched a series of projects aimed at enhancing the country's electricity infrastructure, with a focus on improving coverage and access to electricity for its citizens. These projects, led by the Société béninoise d'énergie électrique (SBEE) and its partners, are being implemented in both urban and rural areas. The projects are designed to address the disparities in access to electricity between different regions of the country.
One of the key projects is the Projet d'extension et de densification électrique des réseaux de la SBEE (PEDER), which is being implemented in 15 communes. The project involves the construction of 110 km of high-tension lines, 1,208 km of low-tension lines, 130 transformation posts, 30,000 connections, and 13,100 public lighting fixtures. This project aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity supply in these areas.
Another project is the Projet d'électrification rurale (PERU), which aims to reduce the disparities in access to electricity between rural and urban areas. The project involves the electrification of 133 rural localities and 76 peri-urban localities, as well as the connection of 48,324 subscribers in 11 departments and 65 communes. This project is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of rural communities, who currently face significant challenges in accessing electricity.
In urban areas, the Projet de modernisation et d'extension des réseaux de la SBEE (PROMER) is being implemented to improve the electricity supply. The project involves the construction of 649 km of high-tension lines, 466 km of low-tension lines, and 74 high-tension/low-tension posts. The project aims to provide access to electricity to 16,000 new subscribers.
Additionally, the PADSBEE-VINCI project is focused on providing durable and secure access to electricity. The project involves the construction of 344 km of high-tension lines, 854 km of low-tension lines, 33,992 connections, and over 11,000 public lighting fixtures. This project is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of citizens, particularly in areas where access to electricity is currently limited.
Other projects, such as the Projet de renforcement et d'extension des réseaux électriques (RERE) and the FORSUN project, are also being implemented to improve the electricity supply in specific areas. These projects involve the construction of new lines, transformation posts, and connections, as well as the installation of public lighting fixtures.
The implementation of these projects demonstrates the Beninese government's commitment to improving access to electricity for its citizens. The projects are expected to have a significant impact on the lives of citizens, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas where access to electricity is currently limited. The government has attributed the projects to the efforts of SBEE and its partners.
Key points
- The Beninese government has launched several projects to improve electricity coverage and access across the country.
- The projects are being led by the Société béninoise d'énergie électrique (SBEE) and its partners.
- The projects aim to provide access to electricity to thousands of new subscribers and improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity supply.
