What is Djibouti's new solar project?

The project will be the first solar Independent Power Project (IPP) in Djibouti and will be located in Grand Bara, south of Djibouti City. The solar project is being fully developed by AMEA Power under a Build-Own-Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model and will generate 55 GWh of clean energy per year, enough to reach more than 66,500 people.

How can Djibouti lower its energy prices?

Djibouti can reduce energy prices by diversifying energy sources toward renewables. The free port of Djibouti finances its own power supply but is not entitled to sell its surplus energy. A regulator is needed to fairly and effectively regulate electricity prices in Djibouti.

Did AMEA power sign a power purchase agreement with Electricité de Djibouti?

AMEA Power announced the signing of the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Electricité de Djibouti (EDD) today (29 August). The signing ceremony, pictured above, was witnessed by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Djibouti, which is on the East Coast of Africa.

Who will take over the Djibouti electricity project?

The Sovereign Fund of Djibouti (FSD) will be joining the project before financial close as a minority shareholder. The offtaker for the project will be Electricité de Djibouti. As part of its strategic plan, the Government of Djibouti aims to reduce CO2 emissions by around 40% by 2030.

What is the cost of electricity in Djibouti?

The cost of electricity in Djibouti is 23.4 US cents per kWh (in 2017). This is higher than the costs in Ethiopia, which were 4.7 and 4.4 US cents/kwh in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

What is the source of Djibouti's energy?

Approximately 65 percent of Djibouti's electricity comes from external sources. The remaining energy comes from its own geothermal, solar, wind, and biomass sources. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), this reliance on imported energy can lead to price volatility that can hinder economic development plans.