Where can I find information about energy in Eritrea?

You can find information on energy production, total primary energy supply, electricity consumption, and CO2 emissions for Eritrea on the IEA homepage. For data on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy, and energy efficiency) in Eritrea, visit the Tracking SDG7 homepage.

How much electricity does Eritrea have?

It is also working towards raising the share of electricity generation from renewable energy. According to the 2019 World Bank Global Electrification Database, 50.3 percent of Eritreans have access to electricity, with electrification reaching 75.6 percent and 36.6 percent of the urban and rural population, respectively.

Where can I find information on renewable power capacity & generation of Eritrea?

You can find information on the renewable power capacity and generation in Eritrea on the homepage of IRENA.org. Climatescope 2019 lists the clean energy policies and investments for Eritrea.

What is Eritrea's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)?

Eritrea’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) identifies a shift from fossil fuel-based energy generation to electricity generation mixes using renewable sources and reducing transmission and distribution losses. It also encourages environmentally sound technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Eritrea?

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. Eritrea: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

What are the different types of energy transformation in Eritrea?

One of the most important types of transformation for the energy system is the refining of crude oil into oil products, such as the fuels that power automobiles, ships and planes. No data for Eritrea for 2022. Another important form of transformation is the generation of electricity.