How much power does Afghanistan have?

Sector overview The total power generation capacity in Afghanistan stood at 641 MW in 2020 as per the latest available statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). About 52 per cent of the capacity (333 MW) was accounted for by hydro, 43 per cent (277 MW) by thermal and the remaining 5 per cent (31 MW) by solar.

What happened to Kabul's power supply in March 2022?

In March 2022, the power supply from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan returned to normal after damaged transmission lines were fixed and technical issues were resolved following a snowstorm. This helped mitigate the electricity shortages in Kabul and downstream provinces to some extent.

Is there a power grid in Afghanistan?

Most rural areas in Afghanistan, accounting for 75 % of the population, are not connected to the grid. The power supply is limited to self-made solar PV rooftop systems, which cannot be used for productive use to support economic activities.

Does Afghanistan still have electricity?

In addition to the financial crisis, over 75% of Afghanistan's electricity is still supplied by the neighboring countries-Central Asia and Iran. The utility cannot pay the regional power suppliers due to the current sanction on the country's banking system.

How much money does Afghanistan need to pay a power supplier?

Afghanistan is required to make a monthly payment of between USD20 million to USD25 million to power suppliers in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Iran, and as of October 2021, unpaid bills stood at USD62 million. The Afghan government had requested USD90 million from the United Mission to clear the dues.

How many Afghans are connected to the grid?

Despite the developments over the last two decades, only 35 % of Afghans are connected to the grid. Although the electrification rate is indicated at 97 % (World Bank, 2019) , this is limited in most cases to lighting. Most rural areas in Afghanistan, accounting for 75 % of the population, are not connected to the grid.