Where is Eritrea's first solar plant?

The government of Eritrea has received a $49.92 million grant from the African Development Bank to fund a 30 MW photovoltaic plant in the town of Dekemhare, 40 km southeast of the capital Asmara. It will be the country's first large-scale solar plant.

What are the funds for a solar power plant in Eritrea?

The funds are for the construction of a 30 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant with storage near the town of Dekemhare. News about the Dekemhare solar project in Eritrea. It will be financed with $49.92 million by the African Development Bank (AfDB).

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.

Does Eritrea have solar power?

Eritrea’s weather, characterized by long sunny days throughout the year, makes it suitable for harnessing solar power. Data from the wind and solar monitoring stations installed in many parts of Eritrea show that the country has a great potential, around 6 kwh/m2 of solar energy.

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.

Where can I find information about energy in Eritrea?

You can find information on energy production, total primary energy supply, electricity consumption, and CO2 emissions for Eritrea on the IEA homepage. For data on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy, and energy efficiency) in Eritrea, visit the Tracking SDG7 homepage.