What is the Somali electricity sector recovery project?

The development objective of the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project for Somalia is to increase access to lower cost and cleaner electricity supply in project areas and to reestablish the electricity supply industry. The project comprises of four components.

What happened to the energy infrastructure in Somalia?

When the 1991 uprising threw Somalia into a lasting civil war, the nationalized energy infrastructure was completely privatized overnight without regulation. What happened immediately was a total blackout with almost no electricity accessible to the country.

How much does energy cost in Somalia?

Depending on the region, the price can vary from $0.30 per kWh to $1.00 per kWh, starkly contrasting neighboring Ethiopia’s price of $0.06 per kWh. The scorching and consistent sunshine combined with ideal windy conditions means Somalia holds great renewable energy potential.

Can solar power help businesses in Somalia?

According to the World Bank, through the Somalia Business Catalytic Fund, solar company Solargen was able to begin an initiative to provide affordable solar power access to vendors, businesses and other entities in the town of Warsheikh and create more than 2,200 jobs through these businesses.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Somalia?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Somalia: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

How does lack of energy planning affect Somalia?

According to a Stimson Center research study that Abdirahman Aynte and Eugene Chen conducted, the lack of nationwide energy planning renders Somalia to regional private power grids that are disconnected, unregulated and overlapping.