The page below gives an overview of the energy sector in Somalia.

SOMALIA ENERGY SECTOR OVERVIEW

Population: 15 million | GDP (1): $4.72 billion

 Since the fall of Somalia’s central government in 1991, electricity service has solely been a role of the dynamic Somali private sector. The current installed generation capacity is approximately 106 MW. While most power companies rely on diesel generators for electricity generation, interest and investment is growing in hybrid systems that draw on solar and wind energy resources. According to a recent study by the African Development Bank, Somalia has the highest resource potential of any African nation for onshore wind power and could generate between 30,000 to 45,000 MW.  Solar power could potentially generate an excess of 2,000 kWh/m2. Only an estimated 16% of the population has access to electricity. Somalia has higher tariffs compared to neighboring countries Kenya and Ethiopia. .

Sources

1. https://data.worldbank.org/country/somalia 
2. https://www.africa-energy.com/database/datatool
3. https://www.iea.org/reports/sdg7-data-and-projections/access-to-electricity