What is a Polaris Energy Resources project?

A POLARIS Energy Resources project creates jobs and infrastructure improvements. Polaris Energy Resources Inc. is comprised of proven leaders serving as a gateway to the global renewable energy sector.

What are the benefits of solar energy in Eritrea?

The government of Eritrea has been making efforts to promote the use of alternative sources of energy, especially solar energy, to mitigate the problems associated with the use of fossil fuel. A major benefit of solar energy is that it does not pollute the environment and saves money in the long run even if its installation cost is quite high.

Does Eritrea have solar power?

Eritrea’s weather, characterized by long sunny days throughout the year, makes it suitable for harnessing solar power. Data from the wind and solar monitoring stations installed in many parts of Eritrea show that the country has a great potential, around 6 kwh/m2 of solar energy.

What is Eritrea's main source of energy?

Eritrea’s major source of energy is petroleum, which drains the foreign currency reserves of the country and is globally a major cause of pollution. The government of Eritrea has been making efforts to promote the use of alternative sources of energy, especially solar energy, to mitigate the problems associated with the use of fossil fuel.

What is an aggressive energy transition in Eritrea?

In Eritrea an aggressive energy transition would be characterized by a move from the present energy use patterns, based on animal power and biomass resources, to a situation where households, services and farming activities use a range of sustainable and diversified energy sources. 1.1. Current energy situation in Eritrea

What percentage of Eritrean people have access to electricity?

About 70% of the Eritrean population, which lives in rural areas, has little or no access to modern energy services. At a national level, access to electricity is about 32%, but only 3% of the rural population has access, compared to 78% in urban areas though 99% of the population of Asmara, the capital city, have access to electricity .