Sustainable power solutions Eritrea

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.

Is solar energy a game-changing prospect for Eritrea?

In particular, solar energy is a game-changing prospect for Eritrea. The nation is accelerating and encouraging the domestic development of renewable energy. The Eritrean government is legislating favorable policies on permitting process and providing start-up capital to promote the growth of solar energy.

Why did Eritreans need solar energy?

Mr. Aklilu added that renewable energy, especially solar energy, was back then a novel technology to Eritreans, and, therefore, they had to learn how to install big solar energy plants to generate sufficient power to supply energy to many villages and farms.

What is Eritrea's energy policy?

First and foremost, the sufficient, reliable and sustainable production and supply of affordable energy throughout Eritrea is the main objective of the Government’s policy in the energy sector. The general policy is to provide the energy services based on a diversified supply of energy sources. The specific objectives of this policy are two fold.

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.

Did Eritrea improve its energy capabilities?

Many of the aforementioned developments suggest that Eritrea has improved its energy capabilities. According to government officials, whereas during the initial period of post-independence, the entire power generation within Eritrea was at a feeble 15 mega watts, today it hovers at 200 megawatts.