How can Djibouti achieve its energy goals?

Djibouti’s substantial potential for geothermal electricity generation, along with its rising capacity to produce energy from wind and solar power plants, should help the country reach its goals in coming years. In addition to the growing need for generation capacity, the expansion of renewable energy is key for Djibouti to diversify its economy.

How does Djibouti produce electricity?

This is mostly supplied by thermal power plants that utilise oil and diesel as fuel. The two primary plants in Djibouti City have a combined generation capacity of roughly 122 MW, with two smaller plants located in Obock and Tadjoura.

How much electricity does Djibouti produce in 2021?

Djibouti produced 654,062 MWh of electricity in 2021, according to figures from the Central Bank of Djibouti, representing a 4.3% increase relative to 2020. Improving domestic energy production will require the government to direct private investment towards electricity generation.

What is the Djibouti office for geothermal energy development?

The Djibouti Office for Geothermal Energy Development (Office Djiboutien de Développement de l’Energie Géothermique, ODDEG), directly overseen by the presidency, is charged with developing the country’s geothermal energy potential. ODDEG was set up in 2013 to expand and operationalise the sector.

Is Djibouti a good place to invest in solar energy?

There is room for further growth in the space: the authorities expect up to 400 MW of geothermal electricity capacity to be operational by 2037, according to a 2017 World Bank report. 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.

Will Djibouti move towards energy independence?

However, long-term development prospects will require Djibouti to move towards energy independence by investing in domestic production.