The Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) announced scheduled power outages across several regions of Benin for maintenance work on Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23, 2026. The company stated that these temporary disruptions are necessary to facilitate essential upgrades and repairs to the electrical network, impacting various localities including Cotonou, Adjaha, Fidjrossè, Dédokpo, and others in the Atlantique department, as well as areas within Borgou, Zou, Mono-Couffo, Alibori, Donga, Ouémé-Plateau, Atacora, and Collines. These planned interventions are key to optimize network performance and ensure the quality of service in the long term for consumers. Residents and businesses in the affected areas should anticipate service interruptions as the SBEE carries out these planned operations to improve network reliability.
Affected Regions Detailed
The power outages will specifically impact several key areas across different departments. Localities in Cotonou scheduled for interruptions include Adjaha, Fidjrossè, Dédokpo, Adjvi, Sinsin, and their immediate surroundings. This full list ensures that a broad segment of the capital city's population is aware of the impending service disruptions.
Within the Atlantique department, affected sectors comprise Sokouhoué, Tandji, Zopah, Zènonvèssou, Womey, Tankpè, Adjagbo, Fifadji, Hêvié, and the surrounding areas. The scope of these outages notes the extensive nature of the maintenance work being undertaken by the SBEE to enhance the electrical infrastructure in this important region.
The Borgou department will see outages in Ansèkè, Ouesse, N’Para, Boura, Bessassi, and their outskirts. These interruptions are part of the wider effort to upgrade and maintain the network across Benin's diverse geographical areas. Areas within the Zou department affected by the maintenance work include Agatogbo, Avlamè, Ahomadégbé, Atchoukouma, Kpodji, Houawé, Agonlin-Houégbo, and Atchonsa, indicating a significant regional focus for the planned operations.
In the Mono-Couffo department, the perimeters of Adroconou, Tchamévi, Mèdétokpo, Aïvè, Dévou, Douimoulou, Tokanou, Adjomè, Lissazounmè, Doutou, and Ahomé are slated for power disruptions. For the Alibori department, sectors such as Kandifo, Bèyroubou, Lougou, Pamal, Ségnana, Banikoara, Soroko, and Lagbara are included in the planned outages, reflecting the company's commitment to network improvements even in more remote areas.
The Donga department will have one locality, Bariénou, affected by the power cuts, demonstrating that even isolated areas are part of the maintenance schedule. In the Ouémé-Plateau department, perimeters including Tankon, Fangni, Wini, Sakéti, Yoko, Davi, and Dargounou are identified, ensuring that this densely populated region also benefits from the network enhancements.
The Atacora department's municipalities and areas impacted by the maintenance are Natitingou, Kouandé, and Kérou. Finally, the Collines department will experience outages along axes such as Louin, Foun Foun, Djègbadji, Logbo, Vèdoko, Agoloko, Kpankou, and Goblixomè, showing the nationwide reach of this essential maintenance initiative.
Purpose of Maintenance Work
The Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) stated that the scheduled maintenance work is essential for the electrical network. These operations aim to optimize the overall performance of the network and ensure the quality of service in the long term. The company emphasized that this proactive approach is key to ensuring the quality of service for consumers in the long term. The temporary power outages are a necessary step to facilitate these vital upgrades and repairs across the affected regions. The SBEE's objective is to enhance the reliability and efficiency of electricity distribution, thereby minimizing future disruptions. This planned intervention is part of a broader strategy to maintain a strong and sustainable power infrastructure throughout Benin.
Scheduled Intervention Times
The technical interventions scheduled by the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) for network maintenance will primarily occur between 10 a.m. And 2 p.m. In the affected regions. This four-hour window has been designated for the essential upgrades and repairs. The SBEE has communicated these specific times to allow residents and businesses in the targeted areas to prepare for the temporary service disruptions. The company emphasized that these interventions are key for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the electrical grid. By concentrating the work within these hours, the SBEE aims to minimize inconvenience while ensuring that critical maintenance tasks are completed effectively across the various localities impacted by the outages.
