Climate Risks and Adaptation Guidelines for Power
Climate impacts on solar systems may be prevented and/or mitigated if adequate planning and design is endorsed. In the following section general recommendations, on the most relevant
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.
Electricity supply services are provided through the vertically integrated utility Electricité de Djibouti (EDD). A small amount of additional energy is generated by a solar plant (300 kW capacity). Djibouti has wind and geothermal generation potential and is actively studying these options.
Djibouti will require considerable investment from the private and public sectors to expand its energy infrastructure and accomplish the goals outlined in its national development framework.
Indeed, Ethiopian energy is used to meet more than half of Djibouti's annual electricity demand and has contributed to the country's sustained economic growth. However, long-term development prospects will require Djibouti to move towards energy independence by investing in domestic production.
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