The Ministry of Water Resources in Somalia has launched a tender for the development of a 10 MW hybrid solar-plus-storage plant as part of the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project. This project, which includes the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 10 MW solar plant coupled with a 20 MWh battery energy storage system and a 33 kV evacuation line, will be located on 290 hectares in Garowe, Puntland.
The development is being undertaken for the National Energy Corp. of Somalia, one of the country’s largest utility companies, and is being financed by the World Bank. A pre-bid conference for the project is scheduled for January 23, 2025, and the application deadline is set for February 10, 2025.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Somalia had installed 51 MW of solar energy by the end of 2023, an increase from 47 MW in 2022. This new hybrid solar-plus-storage project is part of Somalia’s ongoing efforts to expand its renewable energy capacity.
Additionally, in November 2024, a separate tender was issued for the development of 25 off-grid solar-plus-storage plants at health facilities across two regions of Somalia, further advancing the country’s renewable energy infrastructure.
