Jirama

Jirama (Jiro sy rano malagasy) is a state-owned electric utility and water services company in Madagascar.

[2] In 2007, when Antananrivo's Mayor Andry Rajoelina took office, the city's treasury had a debt of 8.2 billion Malagasy Ariary (approximately 4.6 million U.S.

[4] In 2008, thanks to the launch of a new thermal power plant in Mandroseza, the Jirama was able to service 2,000 additional consumers in Antananarivo.

[6] According to an IMF report published in March 2018, the Jirama's financial difficulties are a major burden for the Malagasy economy.

[11] Headquartered in Antananarivo, the Jirama serves 340,000 clients for electricity in 114 localities and 65 water distribution centres.

Power station in Antananarivo
Madagascar has high photovoltaic power potential.