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What is the current state of electricity in Djibouti?

Electricity sector: Current state ⦁Djibouti's electricity supply is based on : ⮚Thermal generation (diesel and heavy fuel oil): 20-40%. ⮚Hydroelectric imports from Ethiopia (since 2011): 60-80%. o The country's current energy productionis220 MW,broken down as follows ⮚Public generation of120 MW by EdD

Does Djibouti get electricity from Ethiopia?

There have been power interconnections with Ethiopia in recent years, and this has accounted for about 46 per cent of the country’s guaranteed electricity production (REEEP, 2012). According to the power sharing agreement, Djibouti only receives surplus energy when Ethiopia has an excess (AfDB, 2013).

Does Djibouti receive surplus electricity?

According to the power sharing agreement, Djibouti only receives surplus energy when Ethiopia has an excess (AfDB, 2013). Total electricity production in 2015 was 31 ktoe and final consumption of electricity in the same year was 29 ktoe (Table 2) (AFREC, 2015). Key consumption and production statistics are shown in Figures 2 and 3.

Who regulates electricity in Djibouti?

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is in charge of the energy sector and is also the sector regulator (Table 5). The Électricité de Djibouti (EDD) is the sole generator, transmitter and distributor of electric energy. On a regional level, the country is a member of the East African Power Pool. An Electricity Law is under preparation.

Can solar power power a desalination plant in Djibouti?

Plans are also in place to use solar energy to power a desalination plant to supply the city of Djibouti. It is estimated that about 40,000 m3/ day of salt water will be treated using a hybrid Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant.

Does Djibouti need solar energy?

There is high potential for solar energy exploitation as daily insolation levels range between 5.5 and 6.5 kWh/m2 in all areas of the country; the government intends to use this to ensure economic development. Djibouti has a target to extend electricity to 30 per cent of the rural population by 2017 using solar PV (REEEP, 2012).