Energy crisis: Slight improvement –

In recent weeks, the electricity supply situation in the country has improved somewhat. More than a year after the severe energy crisis that has rocked Mali began, the number of load sheddings has decreased significantly. For most Families are very happy and economic activity of all kinds is slowing down.

This is the progress that people are talking about. s’Rather IThe exchange lasted for weeks in the capital, Bamako, and almost everywhere else in the country. Load shedding lasted more than 15 hours, sometimes even 24 to 48 hourss And by locations Until a few months ago, the current electricity supply remained almost constant, significantly reducing working hours none.

“In May, we only had electricity for 5 to 6 hours a day, but even then, the electricity was still available.Egypt Late at night, between 3am and 8am, and load shedding for the rest of the day. But currently, we have power either from morning till night or all night till morning every day,” testified a householder in Kalabanculla.

The same situation is observed in the left bank of Bamako. “It is much better now. We manage to have electricity for almost 13 hours a day,” said a resident of the Sotuba district.

According to some publications on social networks, the interior of the country is not on the verge of a sustained improvement in electricity supply. Koulikoro, Sikasso, Gao and even Timbuktu have always enjoyed the same availability. exist Electricity A few hours a day.

According to local sources contacted on the scene, the Ségou region also benefited.The second to last Week(Germanyu July 29, Editor’s note) This is not just progress here in Segou. We no longer have almost any power outages. carbon‘East Pendants The week just ended, power cuts started again, but we sometimes get power for up to 16 hours a day,” our source revealed.

Pleasant climate

What are the main reasons to explain the improvement of the supply of electric energy at the EDM-SA level? The company has not yet initiated any communication to emphasize the response to this question.

The communications department we contacted did not no We can provide this information. But according to a technician who is a member of the EDM union, the improvement in current supply in recent weeks is mainly due to the impact of the country’s winter. Vitamins Now. “Freshness is very beneficialSpanish economys Current. At present, people no longer use air conditioners in hot weather, and some even do not have fans. If there is a large inventorys Energy, thisEuropean Union Saying that we can serve more customers,” our interlocutor said.

” thiss MWs What we consume in hot weather Ontario Currently there is a reduction. For example, if we have 200 megawatts in the hot period, this can satisfy 50% of the population. But the same capacity during the winter period can satisfy up to 70% of the population,” the union member continued. According to him, another reason, in this case, a reasonable increase in the use of fuel at the Ballinger thermal power plant could also be the basis for improvement.

If he cannot confirm this hypothesis, in the absence of accurate informationSpanish main courses Dailys On the other hand, our interlocutors confirmed that load shedding has nothing to do with the problem of available power at the level of EDM units.

“We have the necessary electricity to fully support the Malian population in installing thermal power. If we have the maximum amount of fuel, we can meet the needs of all Malians, even in hot weather,” he stressed, fearing that once the cool period ends, untimely power outages will return, if any.Capable The storage space available for EDM has not increasede ».

Breathing economic air

“This is a miracle!” exclaimed Gaosu Coulibaly, his smile mixed with surprise and satisfaction. have His sewing machine, this tailor, about forty years oldEra, Just finished some pants. The clock on the wall at the back of the studio du Nyalela District, located carbonomune II you GermanyBamako Region, Instructions 7:22pm “As you know, there has been a power outage since 10am. wait So far. I’m in a dream. EDM has really improved recently. We’ve been a little relieved with the load-shedding for at least two weeks,” he assures. “I pray to God that things continue like this and that there will be more improvement.” RaaMr. Coulibaly continued.

have Trust this, uptime will increase exist The current has a positive effect on the smooth functioning of the workshop. “It allows us to complete orders on time and, most importantly, no longer spend so much money on the fuel needed to run the generator. Lately, I sometimes don’t even need to switch on the panel for the entire working day,” reveals our interlocutor.

Like the tailor, many other industries in the informal sector are faring slightly better in the current period compared to a few months ago.s In the early days, they faced enormous difficulties.

Alou Kamissoko is a hairdresser in Karabankura. passer There was no electricity all day so no work but for a while things went well Better.The daily benefits start with a gradual return to normalcy,” he attests.

Jus Buguni, operating in the agri-food sector, faces several difficulties related to a low market and increased production costs, contrasted by a decrease in production and growing customer demand for price reductions.

But according to the promoters, there have been positive developments in recent weeks. this Despite a slight improvement, we have started using some equipment that was almost at a standstill due to the energy crisis. This has allowed us to plan ahead, reduce production costs and increase profits. “Moussa Doumbia explains. “The continued increase in energy supply has allowed us to maintain product quality through conservation and to resume large-scale production of juices based on raw materials. Perishable picture yesabaan or mango, sometimes we have to reduce or stop altogethers Because of the energy crisis,” the young entrepreneur continued.

Media companies have borne the brunt of the energy crisis from the beginning.EUR The strong reliance on electricity may have slowed down for some time.

“There is a little comfort. Over the past month, the money we spent on fuel for full-time shooting a few months ago has actually been cut in half. The hours of electricity availability have increased significantly, Tear Less and less dependents of the generator,” admitted a news company manager who requested anonymity.

Mohammed Kenuwi