• Government secures $1.1 bln to expand electricity under “Chad Connexion 2030.”
• Plan targets 866 MW of new capacity, including 520 MW of solar power.
• Only 6% of the population currently has access, with just 1–2% in rural areas.

Chad’s Ministry of Finance, Budget, Economy, and Planning announced this week that $1.1 billion has been mobilized to accelerate electrification across the country by 2030.

The investment forms part of the “Chad Connexion 2030” national development plan launched in 2025. The goal is to raise electricity access to 60%, providing millions of households and businesses with reliable and affordable power.

The program will install 866 megawatts of new capacity, with solar projects accounting for 520 megawatts—over half of the additions—aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stabilizing electricity costs.

Beyond infrastructure, the plan seeks to attract private investment and modernize grids in both urban centers and rural areas. Authorities hope to position Chad as a regional example in energy access while creating a more attractive environment for investors and delivering progress for its citizens.

Currently, Chad’s power sector is dominated by thermal plants running on fossil fuels, with capacity concentrated mainly in the capital and a few urban areas. This leaves much of the population without service, especially in rural regions.

According to the World Bank, only 6% of the country’s population has access to electricity, with just 1–2% in rural areas. To address this gap, the government, with World Bank support, launched a $295 million accelerated electrification program targeting 30% access by 2027.