How is energy used in Somalia?

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.

How much energy does Somalia produce per capita?

Per capita this is an average of 20 kWh. Somalia can completely be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy. The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is 378 m kWh, also 104 percent of own requirements. The rest of the domestically produced energy is either exported into other countries or unused.

Why did Somalia not import energy?

Countries that rely heavily on imported energy may be vulnerable to supply disruption from external events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In countries that export large amounts of energy, falling energy prices can also cause major economic shocks. Somalia did not import energy.

Why is energy so expensive in Somalia?

Somalia and its international peacekeeping missions face some of the highest energy costs in the world, with rates of energy access of less than 40% nationally, and only 11% in rural areas. Ongoing security and governance challenges in the country further complicate Somalia’s energy sector, which is among the most decentralized in the world.

What are the biggest issues facing the Somalian energy sector?

Power Africa lists the following as the biggest issues for the Somalian energy sector : Climatescope 2019 lists the clean energy policies and investments for Somalia.

Where can I find information about energy access in Somalia?

Find relevant information for Somalia on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage. (Sustainable Development Goal indicators 7.1 energy access, 7.2 on renewable energy and 7.3 on energy efficiency).