How much does electricity cost in Somalia?

Regarding costs per kilowatt-hour of electricity, Somalia has one of the highest unit prices in Africa. Somalia has higher tariffs than neighboring countries Kenya and Ethiopia, ranging from 50-125 cents/kWh compared to 0.15 cents/kWh in Kenya and 0.6 cents/kWh in Ethiopia. Somalia’s energy sector is considered promising for growth and investment.

Does Somalia have a power grid?

There is no national power grid. Diesel generators are the primary source of electricity. Most generators and distribution equipment are old and inefficient, resulting in a low-quality electricity supply. Regarding costs per kilowatt-hour of electricity, Somalia has one of the highest unit prices in Africa.

What is the energy sector like in Somalia?

Somalia’s energy sector is considered promising for growth and investment. Small and medium-sized private sector companies are the main providers of electricity generation and distribution, primarily running diesel powered systems through off-grid networks.

How does Somalia's electricity cost compare to the U.S.?

According to an article by Al Jazeera, a kilowatt of electricity in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, can cost up to $1 per hour, which is 10 times more expensive than in the U.S. In 1991, Somalia’s energy sector was destroyed.

How many people in Somalia have access to electricity?

While variations exist between rural and urban areas, in 2023 the Somali Household Budget survey estimated more than half of the population (61.9 percent) had access to electricity, demonstrating progress on the expansion of electricity services in the country.

What is the ten-year energy plan for Somalia?

The government of Somalia has developed a ten-year energy plan to improve the electricity sector, with a total cost of US$ 803 million.