Eritrea Enhances Energy Access via AfDB Financed Minigrid InitiativeThe African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $19.5million in funding to improve energy access in Eritrea through a new 12 MW capacity minigrid project that will serve approximately 250,000 people as part of the Desert to Power Eritrea Minigrid Project.
The systems will be established in Teseney (6 MW), Kerekebet (3 MW), and Barentu (3 MW) to improve access to electricity in homes, farms and critical services such as schools and health facilities.Minigrids are renewable technologies that provide an affordable option to improve electricity access to off-grid communities.
Eritrea is targeting to increase its electrification rate and renewable energy share to 20% by 2030. The project will include capacity building for 25 local companies to foster localized skills and sustainability of the solutions.
This partnership is a clear show of Africa’s resolve to lead development and energy autonomy from the continent, and it anticipates to position Eritrea clearly as a renewable energy transition leader in Africa.
