Where can I find information on renewable power capacity & generation of Eritrea?

You can find information on the renewable power capacity and generation in Eritrea on the homepage of IRENA.org. Climatescope 2019 lists the clean energy policies and investments for 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.

Does Eritrea have electricity?

This project, financed by the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme and the government of Eritrea, will provide electricity for 40,000 homes and businesses in some of the most remote locations. According to a recent article, “around 75 percent of Eritrea’s 6.3 million population has no access to grid power.”

Does Eritrea need government and donor support to achieve energy goals?

To realise its stated energy goals, Eritrea requires significant government and donor support. The Government of Eritrea and the World Bank have been collaborating on electricity sector reforms, providing a strong foundation for their partnership.

Can Eritrea lead the way to a sustainable future?

The world is at the tipping point for bolder steps and immediate aggressive actions. Eritrea, a country with negligible emission contribution, can potentially lead the way to secure a safe and sustainable future by taking a different path from previous development trajectories.

How does Eritrea provide electricity to remote areas?

Eritrea is also embarking upon an extensive rural electrification programme. The primary goal is to provide electricity to rural areas from the national grid where possible, and from decentralised systems (wind, solar, gensets, etc.) in more remote areas.