How will Djibouti improve electricity access?

In addition to increasing domestic production, it will be important to expand Djibouti’s electricity networks to ensure that communities across the country – both rural and urban – can be connected to the grid. To that end, the authorities expect to increase electricity access to 100% of the population by 2035, up from 42% in 2021.

How many people in Djibouti have electricity?

In Djibouti, only 60 percent of the population has access to electricity. There is a large disparity in access between urban and rural areas, with far more city dwellers connected to the grid than those in rural areas. Therefore, approximately 490,000 people in Djibouti do not have electricity.

Will Djibouti become the first African country to meet 100% electricity demand?

The authorities have announced plans to transform Djibouti into the first African country to fulfil 100% of its electricity demand from clean energy sources by the close of the plan in 2035. The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources formulates policies for the sector and regulates the electricity market.

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 the Djibouti office for geothermal energy development?

The Djibouti Office for Geothermal Energy Development (Office Djiboutien de Développement de l’Energie Géothermique, ODDEG), directly overseen by the presidency, is charged with developing the country’s geothermal energy potential. ODDEG was set up in 2013 to expand and operationalise the sector.

Does Djibouti have solar energy?

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. The construction of the first large-scale solar generation project began in November 2022 in the Gran Bara Desert, which is located in the country’s southern region.