How is energy used in Djibouti?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

Who regulates electricity in Djibouti?

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is in charge of the energy sector and is also the sector regulator (Table 5). The Électricité de Djibouti (EDD) is the sole generator, transmitter and distributor of electric energy. On a regional level, the country is a member of the East African Power Pool. An Electricity Law is under preparation.

How many people in Djibouti have access to electricity?

In Djibouti, 42% of the population has access to electricity. The government’s Vision 2035 establishes goals to promote renewable energy source use for electricity generation and to pursue fuel-switching measures from fossil to renewables.

Does Djibouti need solar energy?

There is high potential for solar energy exploitation as daily insolation levels range between 5.5 and 6.5 kWh/m2 in all areas of the country; the government intends to use this to ensure economic development. Djibouti has a target to extend electricity to 30 per cent of the rural population by 2017 using solar PV (REEEP, 2012).

Does Djibouti receive surplus electricity?

According to the power sharing agreement, Djibouti only receives surplus energy when Ethiopia has an excess (AfDB, 2013). Total electricity production in 2015 was 31 ktoe and final consumption of electricity in the same year was 29 ktoe (Table 2) (AFREC, 2015). Key consumption and production statistics are shown in Figures 2 and 3.

What are the different types of energy transformation in Djibouti?

One of the most important types of transformation for the energy system is the refining of crude oil into oil products, such as the fuels that power automobiles, ships and planes. No data for Djibouti for 2021. Another important form of transformation is the generation of electricity.