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Analysis of public policies in the Republic of Benin to encourage the electricity generation from renewable energy sources

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  • Mensah, Johnson Herlich Roslee
  • Tiago Filho, Geraldo Lucio
  • Silva dos Santos, Ivan Felipe
  • Bandiri, Sabi Yari Moise
  • Koshikwinja, Pacifique Matabishi
  • Leone, Pierluigi

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The Republic of Benin, like many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), has a high potential for renewable energy generation, but faces many challenges to harness it. The objective of this paper is to assess the current energy scenario in Benin and to analyze the policies, strategies and challenges for the development of renewables in the country. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the country's energy situation, its energy policies, and the challenges the country faces in achieving a sustainable energy transition. The study drew on published articles and international references from Scopus to provide an evidence-based assessment of the effectiveness of Benin's renewable energy policies. The conclusion is that, despite political incentives and some progress due to government efforts, significant challenges remain, including investments, limited technical capacity and lack of adequate infrastructure in the country. This analysis shows important policy implications for the design and implementation of effective renewable energy policies in the Republic of Benin and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

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  • Mensah, Johnson Herlich Roslee & Tiago Filho, Geraldo Lucio & Silva dos Santos, Ivan Felipe & Bandiri, Sabi Yari Moise & Koshikwinja, Pacifique Matabishi & Leone, Pierluigi, 2025. "Analysis of public policies in the Republic of Benin to encourage the electricity generation from renewable energy sources," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 249(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:249:y:2025:i:c:s0960148125008821
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.123220
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