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How can Djibouti achieve its energy goals?

Djibouti’s substantial potential for geothermal electricity generation, along with its rising capacity to produce energy from wind and solar power plants, should help the country reach its goals in coming years. In addition to the growing need for generation capacity, the expansion of renewable energy is key for Djibouti to diversify its economy.

What is Djibouti's new solar project?

The project will be the first solar Independent Power Project (IPP) in Djibouti and will be located in Grand Bara, south of Djibouti City. The solar project is being fully developed by AMEA Power under a Build-Own-Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model and will generate 55 GWh of clean energy per year, enough to reach more than 66,500 people.

How many people in Djibouti have access to electricity?

In Djibouti, 42% of the population has access to electricity. The government’s Vision 2035 establishes goals to promote renewable energy source use for electricity generation and to pursue fuel-switching measures from fossil to renewables.

Why is Djibouti constructing a solar farm?

Djibouti's $390 million solar farm is under construction in southern Djibouti as a result of a public-private partnership between Djibouti’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Green Enesys, a German renewable energy firm. Construction began in 2018 after $50 million in funding was secured by the World Bank and other financiers.

What is Djibouti known for?

Djibouti is known for its abundant renewable energy resources. It has the natural capacity to produce 300 megawatts of renewable energy annually—triple what it produces today. The country has abundant solar radiation for the creation of solar farms and many opportunities to harvest geothermal energy, such as the rifts of its two largest lakes, Abbe and Assal.

Is Djibouti a good place to invest in solar energy?

There is room for further growth in the space: the authorities expect up to 400 MW of geothermal electricity capacity to be operational by 2037, according to a 2017 World Bank report. Djibouti has significant solar energy potential, with an estimated average daily global horizontal irradiance of 4.5 to 7.3 KWh per sq metre across its territory.