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Construction of a micro hydroelectric power plant in Andriatsemboka, Madagascar

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Context : Madagascar is the 5th poorest country in the world, and despite its significant water resources, the population does not haveenough water to meet its needs.'s water resources, the population has no access to water.ètoelectricity. Yet, this access is a determining factor in promoting development.

L'Institut Supérieur Technologique (IST) of'Antananarivo in partnership with the'Association des Ingénieurs pour le Développement des Energies Renouvelables (AIDER) and with the'Agence de Développement de l'Electrification Rurale (ADER) s Rural Electrification Development Agency (ADER).s Rural Electrification Development Agency (ADER), launched a project in 2008 to build a'a hydroelectric picocentrale in the commune of'Andriatsemboka. But this micro power plant of'But this micro power plant with a power of 15 kW is insufficient to meet the electricity demand of the villagers. Especially since to date only one turbine is still in operation, resulting in a power of only 7.5 kW.

 

Project : TPSF plans to extend the existing electricity network through the construction of'a micro-hydro power plant on the site of'Andriatsemboka. This extension will allow'This extension will increase the installed electrical power by 7.5 kW to 180kW, or even 200kW, taking into account the capacity of the river.ès capacity and the results of the'surveyêeconomic surveyeconomic survey conducted in 2018.

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Energy
Intervention theme
  • Energy
  • Rural development
Area of intervention
  • Madagascar
Skills required
  • Logistics
  • Search for funding
Type of partnership
  • Sponsorship
  • Co-construction
Financing
In search of funding

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