Can Eritrea build a 30 MW solar facility in Dekemhare?

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Ministry of Energy and Mines in Eritrea has initiated a bidding process for the establishment of a 30 MW solar facility in the central region of Dekemhare within the African nation.

Who is responsible for electricity supply in Eritrea?

The Government of Eritrea is the beneficiary of the grant, and the Ministry of Energy and Mines is responsible for its implementation. Eritrea experiences inadequate, unreliable, expensive and polluting electricity supply. The available capacity is 35 MW for a peak demand of about 70 MW.

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 per cent of Eritreans have access to electricity, with electrification reaching 75.6 per cent and 36.6 per cent of the urban and rural population, respectively.

Will Eritrea become the largest solar zone in the world?

When completed it will become the largest solar zone in the world. Financing Approval date 1 March 2023 Project name: Dekemhare 30-megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant project in Eritrea.

Can Eritrea lead the way to a sustainable future?

The world is at the tipping point for bolder steps and immediate aggressive actions. Eritrea, a country with negligible emission contribution, can potentially lead the way to secure a safe and sustainable future by taking a different path from previous development trajectories.

How will the grant help the Eritrean power sector?

Part of the grant will also be allocated to technical assistance and capacity building to improve the operational performance of the grid and ensure the sustainability of the results achieved and the overall development of the Eritrean power sector.