Will AMEA power build a solar PV plant in Djibouti?

UAE-based independent power producer (IPP) Amea Power has signed agreements to build a 30 MWp solar PV plant in Djibouti. This will be done in the framework of a public-private partnership (PPP). Amea Power continues its expansion in Africa.

What is AMEA power of Djibouti?

The project was originally developed by France’s Engie, which withdrew in 2022 in favour of AMEA Power of the Emirates, which has signed a public-private partnership contract with the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Djibouti. It will be the first national-scale solar power plant to meet electricity demand.

Does Djibouti have geothermal energy?

Because of its geographical position, at the meeting point of three major rifts – the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the East African Rift – Djibouti also has a rich resource buried in its subsoil: Geothermal energy. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has been quick to make this a priority.

Will Djibouti be self-sufficient in energy production in 2035?

In December 2023, the Republic of Djibouti signed up to the African Green Hydrogen Alliance. The country’s formidable prospects in terms of renewable energy means that Slim Feriani can look to the future with confidence. “The objective for 2035 is to be self-sufficient in energy production,” he says. “We should get there before then.

Does Djibouti have a monopoly on electricity?

It should be noted that the state-owned company Électricité de Djibouti retains a monopoly on the transmission and distribution of electricity. The project was developed by Red Sea Power (RSP). “This site has the best wind energy potential in Africa, alongside Tangiers in Morocco,” says François Maze, its CEO.

Why did Djibouti open up electricity production to independent operators?

For the government, the aim was to open up electricity production to independent operators so as to achieve energy independence as soon as possible. It should be noted that the state-owned company Électricité de Djibouti retains a monopoly on the transmission and distribution of electricity. The project was developed by Red Sea Power (RSP).