What is the energy situation in the Comoros?

The energy situation in the Comoros is substantially based on fossil fuel imports. This archipelago's socioeconomic development is heavily dependent on energy security from sustainability, availability, and affordability perspectives.

Is the Comoros transitioning to res?

The Comoros, like Madagascar, Mauritius, and Reunion, has recently focused its efforts on the transition to renewable energy sources (RES) throughout its territory. This paper provides policymakers with a comprehensive overview of the energy situation in the Comoros.

How many people in the Comoros have access to electricity?

Just less than 70 per cent of the population of the Comoros has access to electricity: 61.4 per cent in rural areas and 85.1 per cent in urban areas (Table 3 and Figure 4). There are also access disparities between the three islands.

Should Comoros invest in solar energy?

The Comoros has significant potential for the development of photovoltaic energy (**should they invest in it*\) given its economic situation. Recently, a French company signed a contract with SONELEC to purchase electricity from solar energy for 26 years.

Is there wind power in the Comoros?

: Data not applicable 0 : Data not available (P): Projected The country has no known oil or gas reserves and hence has no upstream sector. The potential for wind power in the Comoros is low. Measurements indicate that wind speeds rarely go above 3 m/s, the average required to drive a wind generator.

Is the Comoros fully electrified?

The Comoros is not yet fully electrified. In the case of the Comoros, the territory does not have systematic access to drinking water and its level of development is very low with an HDI of 0.503 for the year 2017.