[SMM PV News] Chad Ranks 2nd in Africa for Solar Mix with 36.7% Share

Published: Feb 4, 2026 10:44

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Despite a low national electrification rate of 12%, Chad has achieved the second-highest solar penetration in Africa, with photovoltaics accounting for 36.7% of its electricity mix. The country currently has 110 MW of installed capacity, including 63 MW of utility-scale and 34.7 MW of residential systems. To convert its oil wealth into broader energy access, the government is advancing a 350 MW pipeline of projects concentrated around N’Djamena, including the 50 MW Noor Chad plant (commissioning in 2025) and the 36 MW Djermaya facility. Under the 'Chad Connection 2030' plan, authorities aim to install 520 MW of new solar capacity and achieve a 90% electrification rate by 2030, supported by tax incentives for equipment imports.

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