The utilization and potential of solar energy in Somalia: Current state and prospects

• Main Authors: Samatar A.M., Mekhilef S., Mokhlis H., Kermadi M., Diblawe A.M., Stojcevski A., Seyedmahmoudian M.
• Other Authors: 57734751200
• Format: Review
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2024
• Subjects: Economic growth; Electricity; Solar energy; Somalia; Sustainable development; Utilization; Economics; Investments; Solar power generation; 'current; Economic growths; Energy access; Energy-awareness; Initial costs; National Development Plan; Regulatory authorities; Solar energy potential

In Somalia, access to electricity impedes economic growth and sustainable development. Despite having abundant solar energy potential due to its location near the equator, the utilization of solar energy in Somalia is still limited due to unfamiliarity, lack of energy awareness, high initial costs,...