Djibouti green technologies

Will Djibouti be the first country to produce 100% green energy?

In its bid to become the first country on the continent to produce 100% green energy by 2035, Djibouti can also draw on other ambitious projects. These include the solar power project in the Grand Bara desert, for which work began in 2020.

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.

What is Djibouti's energy policy?

The government of Djibouti is committed to providing the population with sustainable, abundant, diversified energy at a lower cost.

How does Djibouti support goal 7?

In the case of Djibouti, the government is very committed to increasing renewable and sustainable energy in the general energy supply. The fact that the government imports hydroelectricity from Ethiopia, the development of geothermal energy and investments in solar energy technology shows that Djibouti supports Goal 7.

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.

How will the Ghoubet wind farm impact Djibouti?

In ecological terms, the Ghoubet wind farm will enable Djibouti to reduce its C02 emissions by around 250,000 tonnes a year. At the same time, it will enable the country to reduce its energy dependence on Ethiopia, from which it currently imports around 50% of its electricity consumption via a high-voltage line.