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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.

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.

Can Djibouti produce geothermal energy from urban waste?

To this end, US-based CR Energy Concepts, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, launched a project in 2019 to produce 35 MWh of baseload electricity from urban waste. Exploration of Djibouti’s geothermal potential began in the 1970s, but progress in subsequent decades was slow.

How much electricity does Djibouti produce in 2021?

Djibouti produced 654,062 MWh of electricity in 2021, according to figures from the Central Bank of Djibouti, representing a 4.3% increase relative to 2020. Improving domestic energy production will require the government to direct private investment towards electricity generation.

What is a power purchase agreement (PPA) in Djibouti?

Amea Power has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 25 MW solar-plus-storage project in Djibouti. It will be the country’s first independent power producer (IPP) project and is now in development under a build-own-operate and transfer (BOOT) framework.

Will Djibouti build a natural gas pipeline?

In February 2019 Djibouti signed an agreement with Ethiopia to construct a natural gas pipeline. Spanning 767 km, the conduit will connect natural gas deposits in the Ogaden Basin in eastern Ethiopia to Damerjog port in Djibouti. The $4bn project will include the construction of the pipeline, a liquefaction plant and an export terminal at the port.