The Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE) announced it will conduct nationwide network maintenance on May 15, 2026, between 11 AM and 3 PM. These essential operations are scheduled to affect at least six cities across Benin, distributed from its northern to southern regions. The utility stated that the work "pourraient entraîner des perturbations et présente ses excuses pour les désagréments," indicating potential disruptions and offering apologies for any inconvenience caused to its customers. This full maintenance effort shows the SBEE's commitment to enhancing the national electricity infrastructure. The planned interventions are a critical step in ensuring the long-term reliability and efficiency of power distribution throughout the country.
Specific Areas Impacted
In Abomey-Calavi, the maintenance operations are slated to affect the sectors encompassing Aïtchédji, Djadjo, Abadamè, and their adjacent neighborhoods. Residents and businesses in these areas should prepare for temporary service interruptions during the specified timeframe. Further inland, the central zone will experience power outages in several districts across Bohicon, Dassa, and Lokossa. Specifically, in Dassa, the impacted area extends broadly from the main agglomeration to Savalou, encompassing a significant geographic spread. This indicates a wide-reaching impact designed to address various segments of the network.
Lokossa is scheduled to host two distinct interventions as part of the nationwide maintenance. One of these interventions will cover the zones of Akodéha and Possotomè, targeting specific local networks for improvement. The second intervention in Lokossa is integrated into the Project to Support Access to Electricity (P2AE) and is limited to the Ayiguinou and Zogbédji sectors, noting a strategic focus on enhancing access to power in these communities. These dual efforts in Lokossa demonstrate a multi-faceted approach to network improvement.
Purpose of Maintenance
The interventions are designed to consolidate the quality and stability of electricity supply across several regions of Benin. These works will enable the Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE) and its partners to restore or strengthen the reliability of the national network. The company is conducting these interventions in partnership with other entities to achieve these objectives, emphasizing a collaborative approach to infrastructure development. This partnership model is key for leveraging expertise and resources to execute complex maintenance tasks effectively. The ultimate goal is to minimize future disruptions and provide a more consistent power supply to all affected areas. The improvements are expected to have a lasting positive impact on the daily lives of citizens and the operational continuity of businesses.
Anticipated Disruptions
Pobè will experience service interruptions in its localities of Takon, Sakété, and Yoko as part of the scheduled maintenance. In Bohicon, affected areas include the vicinity of the town hall, Dokon, and peripheral zones, indicating a focus on both administrative and residential sectors. Kandi, with its surroundings of Gogounou and Bagou, is included in the affected areas in the north of the country, ensuring that improvements are not confined to the southern and central regions but are truly nationwide. These targeted operations across multiple regions aim to address specific network segments that have been identified as requiring attention. The Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE) has outlined these areas as critical for the overall stability and quality of the national electricity supply, reinforcing the strategic importance of this scheduled maintenance. Customers in all identified locations are advised to take necessary precautions during the outage period.
