Impacts and initiatives
Since 2009, we have been actively involved in Madagascar’s energy planning sector, initially contributing to the Master Plan for the electrification of the 22 regions through the Rural Electrification Development Agency (ADER). In 2011, we supported the Rural Electrification Fund. From 2020 to 2022, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of least-cost geospatial electrification options for both on-grid and off-grid solutions.
Our focus on hydroelectricity, a crucial resource for Madagascar, has led us to regularly perform feasibility studies for micro power plants in targeted rural areas.
In 2023, we became the majority shareholder of Jiro Kanto, which includes two hydroelectric power plants (1600 kW and 700 kW) and their associated electricity networks. Our goal is to rehabilitate and operate these facilities to provide power to over 13,000 subscribers and support the economic development of Madagascar’s rice-producing region around Lake Alaotra.
Team
The current permanent team is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facilities of the Jiro Kanto production and distribution concession. This team is being strengthened with the recruitment of an additional team of engineers, technicians and managers.
Projects
- Assistance in the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency project financing in partnership with the Malagasy banking sector – SUNREF Madagascar – AFD program. 2021- 2025
- Analysis of low-cost geospatial electrification options with our GEOSIM tool for on-grid and off-grid deployment – World Bank – MEH. 2020-2022
- Technical assistance for the feasibility study of the Hydroelectric Development of the Fanovana site (17MW). World Bank – MEH. 2020-2021
- Forecast of the electricity load by 2035 for the interconnected electricity system of Antananarivo, Toamasina and Fianarantsoa for the construction of the Sahofika dam – AfDB – Eiffage. 2018-2019
- Studies of micro power plants in the regions of Haute Matsiatra, Antsinanana and Amoron’i Mania, then technical assistance for the hydroelectric development of the Fanovana site (17MW).