OPEC Injects $31m Into Chad’s Clean Revival

Key Figures & Findings: The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved $31 million in concessional loans to strengthen Chad’s energy access and food security. The Energy Sector Support Project will focus on solar mini-grids and rural electrification, and it aims to expand off-grid solar infrastructure across underserved areas, leveraging Chad’s high solar irradiation levels of 5.5–7.0 kWh/m²/day.

 Statistics & Insights:

•  Total Funding: $31 million (split into $15 million for energy and $16 million for agriculture). 

Future Implications: If implemented effectively, the dual-loan strategy could serve as a regional model for integrated sustainability finance, linking clean energy and climate-resilient agriculture.

Source: Africa Sustainability Matters

Quick Take: Chad gets a $31m lifeline — solar grids and rice fields unite to fight poverty and power scarcity.