Central African Republic
With a cumulative score of 1, the Central African Republic ranks number 89 among emerging markets and number 118 in the global ranking.
- Emerging markets
- Middle East & Africa
1.21 / 5
Power score
0.50 / 5
Transport score
Buildings score
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Low-carbon strategy
Net-zero goal and strategy
The Central African Republic does not have a net zero goal or strategy.
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)
The Central African Republic aims to reduce emissions unconditionally by 9.03% compared to a business-as-usual(BAU) reference level by 2030 and 11.82% by 2050. Conditionally, the country aims to decrease emissions by 14.64% by 2025 and 24.28% by 2030 compared to the BAU reference level. The targeted sectors are land use, energy, forestry, agriculture, waste, industrial processes and use of solvents.
Fossil fuel phase-out policy
Central African Republic does not have a fossil fuel phase-out policy.
Power
Power policy
There are no policies to increase renewable energy uptake in Central African Republic. Power policies are very preliminary. The government has implemented a code for mini-grids, but it has not really increased capacity as no projects have been set up under the policy.
Power policies
Power prices and costs
There is no clear data on power tariffs. The government imposes price controls for “electric products” and currently subsidizes diesel and kerosene.
Power market
Central African Republic’s energy sources are fairly equally divided between oil and diesel plants and small hydro. The energy sector is unbundled, but only the national utility, Enerca, is an active player in the market.
In 2022, the country recieved a $138 million grant from the World Bank to increase supply and access to clean electricity services, with a focus on promoting off-grid solar systems.
Installed Capacity (in MW)
Electricity Generation (in GWh)
Utility privatisation
Which segments of the power sector are open to private participation?
Wholesale power market
Does the country have a wholesale power market?
Doing business and barriers
Central African Republic’s electrification rate is 34%, with power capacity far below demand. The country does not have a clear policy on interconnection. The power fleet needs modernization due to age and lack of maintenance, and the government is currently working on that through the World Bank. While it is legally possible to set up self-consumption facilities, this is not really happening yet due to the security situation, and lack of funds. Currently, companies are trying to institute pay-as-you-go or PAYG in the country.
Currency of PPAs
Are PPAs (eg. corporate PPAs and all other types) signed in or indexed to U.S. Dollars or Euro?
Bilateral power contracts
Can a C&I (Commercial and Industrial) customer sign a long-term contract (PPA) for clean energy?
Fossil fuel price distortions - Subsidies
Does the government influence the wholesale price of fossil fuel (used by thermal power plants) down through subsidies?
Fossil fuel price distortions - Taxes
Does the government influence the wholesale price of fossil fuel (used by thermal power plants) up through taxes or carbon prices?
Transport
EV market
The government has yet to implement any substantive policy support in this sector. The government imposes price control on petroleum products.
EV policy
The government has yet to implement any substantive policy support in this sector.
Transport policies
Fuel economy standards
Does the country have a fuel economy standard in place?
Buildings
Buildings market
Central African Republic passed legislation to ensure that 90% of incandescent lamps are replaced, technical losses are reduced to the normal range of values accepted by electricity companies, and 50% of the equipment meets minimum mandatory energy efficiency standards by 2030.
Energy efficiency policy
Does the country have a national energy efficiency plan?
Energy efficiency policy
Are there minimum energy performance standards for buildings?
Energy efficiency incentives
Is there access to loans or grants for energy efficiency measures (i.e. Wall or loft insulation or double glazing)?
Buildings policy
There are no specific laws.
Buildings policies
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