Why Somalia Should Go All In On Solar!

Brace yourself for a transformative journey that could redefine Somalia's role in the global energy landscape. With a strategic investment of just $2.7 billion in solar energy infrastructure, Somalia could embark on a path to become not just a regional powerhouse but a world leader in renewable energy production.

With a $2.7 billion investment in solar energy, Somalia could potentially produce approximately 35.27% of Denmark's total energy production.


Somalia's solar potential is nothing short of extraordinary. Blessed with an average daily solar radiation of 5.8-6.0 kWh/m2, one of the highest globally, Somalia is poised to harness the power of the sun like never before. By dedicating a mere 0.01% of its expansive land area (6,377 km2) to solar power generation with a 10% efficiency, Somalia could generate an astonishing 37 TWh of electricity annually. This is a whopping 90 times more than the country's current electricity output, enough to power homes, businesses, and industries across the nation.


To put this into perspective, a solar energy production of 37 TWh per year would propel Somalia into the ranks of the top 100 energy producers worldwide, surpassing countries like Lithuania, Tunisia, and Slovenia. This remarkable leap would not only transform Somalia's energy sector but also lay the foundation for its ultimate goal of becoming a top global energy producer.


The impact of a $2.7 billion solar investment would ripple through every aspect of Somali society. It would create thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector, driving economic growth and reducing unemployment. Foreign investors and partners would be attracted to Somalia's burgeoning solar industry, opening up new avenues for trade, collaboration, and innovation. Millions of Somalis would gain access to affordable, clean energy, improving their quality of life and alleviating energy poverty. Moreover, by reducing its reliance on imported fossil fuels, Somalia could save millions in foreign exchange and bolster its energy security.


Of course, the journey to becoming a top energy producer will not be without challenges. Somalia will need to develop robust infrastructure, build a skilled workforce, and foster an enabling policy environment. However, with the right partnerships, strategic planning, and unwavering commitment, these challenges can be transformed into stepping stones towards a brighter, more sustainable future.



In conclusion, a $2.7 billion investment in solar energy could catalyze a transformative journey for Somalia, setting it on the path to become a top global energy producer. By harnessing just a fraction of its vast solar resources, Somalia could increase its electricity production by 90 times, propelling it into the top 100 energy producers worldwide. This would be just the beginning of a remarkable journey towards energy independence, economic prosperity, and global leadership. As Somalia embraces the power of the sun, it has the potential to not only transform its own future but also light the way for a more sustainable world.


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Somalia is arguably the best country in the world for solar power potential

High solar irradiance due to proximity to the equator (average daily solar radiation of 5.8-6.0 kWh/m2)

Clear, sunny skies with minimal cloud cover

Vast land area (637,657 km2) with flat, uninhabited regions ideal for solar farms
Solar irradiance is more consistent across the country and throughout the year compared to wind speeds

Solar farms can be installed on various terrains, including flat, arid regions common in Somalia

Solar power systems require less maintenance than wind turbines

Solar power costs have fallen dramatically, making it more cost-competitive than wind power in Somalia
 

Gacmeey

Madaxweynaha Qurbo Joogta 🇸🇴
All the solar panels will get stolen in a week…

It already happens in the tuulos where solar panels are placed
 
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Not Just with Solar, Somalia can be a ''Power nation" by wind and water energy alone. The Northern Eastern regions can provide ample wind energy because of the strong wind currents whereas the two rivers in the south-central Somalia can provide energy through hydro-power works.

Even the Iskushuban and Lamadaya waterfalls in the North-East can also be used to harness hydro-power. So lots of potential.
The revolutionary government in the 70s early on recognized this had in the work not fully realized to it's full extent unfortunately, even going so far as building several dams that provided electricity

Wind and Hydropower are more efficient renewable power sources than say Solar energy and are much more cost effective.
 
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Brace yourself for a transformative journey that could redefine Somalia's role in the global energy landscape. With a strategic investment of just $2.7 billion in solar energy infrastructure, Somalia could embark on a path to become not just a regional powerhouse but a world leader in renewable energy production.

With a $2.7 billion investment in solar energy, Somalia could potentially produce approximately 35.27% of Denmark's total energy production.


Somalia's solar potential is nothing short of extraordinary. Blessed with an average daily solar radiation of 5.8-6.0 kWh/m2, one of the highest globally, Somalia is poised to harness the power of the sun like never before. By dedicating a mere 0.01% of its expansive land area (6,377 km2) to solar power generation with a 10% efficiency, Somalia could generate an astonishing 37 TWh of electricity annually. This is a whopping 90 times more than the country's current electricity output, enough to power homes, businesses, and industries across the nation.


To put this into perspective, a solar energy production of 37 TWh per year would propel Somalia into the ranks of the top 100 energy producers worldwide, surpassing countries like Lithuania, Tunisia, and Slovenia. This remarkable leap would not only transform Somalia's energy sector but also lay the foundation for its ultimate goal of becoming a top global energy producer.


The impact of a $2.7 billion solar investment would ripple through every aspect of Somali society. It would create thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector, driving economic growth and reducing unemployment. Foreign investors and partners would be attracted to Somalia's burgeoning solar industry, opening up new avenues for trade, collaboration, and innovation. Millions of Somalis would gain access to affordable, clean energy, improving their quality of life and alleviating energy poverty. Moreover, by reducing its reliance on imported fossil fuels, Somalia could save millions in foreign exchange and bolster its energy security.


Of course, the journey to becoming a top energy producer will not be without challenges. Somalia will need to develop robust infrastructure, build a skilled workforce, and foster an enabling policy environment. However, with the right partnerships, strategic planning, and unwavering commitment, these challenges can be transformed into stepping stones towards a brighter, more sustainable future.



In conclusion, a $2.7 billion investment in solar energy could catalyze a transformative journey for Somalia, setting it on the path to become a top global energy producer. By harnessing just a fraction of its vast solar resources, Somalia could increase its electricity production by 90 times, propelling it into the top 100 energy producers worldwide. This would be just the beginning of a remarkable journey towards energy independence, economic prosperity, and global leadership. As Somalia embraces the power of the sun, it has the potential to not only transform its own future but also light the way for a more sustainable world.


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Energy is plentiful yet is rarely harvested in a diverse manner other than solar and oil. There’s solar, wind, oil, natural gas. Look up “the somali jet” and its interaction with the south Asian monsoon season.
this is a publication that goes more in depth https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/atsc/80/3/JAS-D-22-0160.1.xml
 

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Not Just with Solar, Somalia can be a ''Power nation" by wind and water energy alone. The Northern Eastern regions can provide ample wind energy because of the strong wind currents whereas the two rivers in the south-central Somalia can provide energy through hydro-power works.

Even the Iskushuban and Lamadaya waterfalls in the North-East can also be used to harness hydro-power. So lots of potential.
The revolutionary government in the 70s early on recognized this had in the work not fully realized to it's full extent unfortunately, even going so far as building several dams that provided electricity

Wind and Hydropower are more efficient renewable power sources than say Solar energy and are much more cost effective.
The revolutionary government was also ready to build the Bardhere dam, but the civil war stopped it. If they were already building large renewable energy projects 35 years ago, imagine what they would be doing now. Somalia would be covered by solar panels and be energy independent.
 
The revolutionary government was also ready to build the Bardhere dam, but the civil war stopped it. If they were already building large renewable energy projects 35 years ago, imagine what they would be doing now. Somalia would be covered by solar panels and be energy independent.

It's a great advantage Somalia has that is underutilized people don't seem to realize. Other nations have to really on coal and gass, uranium -nuclear for energy which not only pollutes but also is extremely costly and only the lucky few like Norway have managed to rely 90% on renewable energy.

Take a look at the list of renewable projects they had planned:
There is entire list of renewable energy ventures that was supposed be built in the 80s all over the country and that did not materialize unfortunately. They was even exploring Geothermal energy options in northern regions


Project Descriptions

1. Wind Energy Utilization for ElectrIc Power Generation:-'
This project includes the installation of 50 kW.' wind' turbine generators, in Mogadishu and small, remote villages.

Implementation is expected to begin in early 1987.


2. Gesira
Power Station Second 15 MW Steam Turbine:: This is a second 15 MW steam turbine at Gesira, that will ensure sufflcient generating capacity and standby power, allow for maintenance: of. the first steam turbine and the diesel generator. sets without
causing power outages in the city.

Implementation is expected to begin in late 1987.


4. Kismayo - Baidoa Power Project:
This project will provide. expanded and improved electric power to the towns of Kismayo and baidoa, including generation, transmission, distribution, andmetering.

Implementation was begun in 1986.


The Plan also includes the following "supplementary" projects:


10. Balad Micro Hydro:
This wilI be an implementation of the recommendations made in 1982,.

to construct a 1.2 MW hydro power facility at Balad, to generate electric power for the own of Balad and for the Somaltex plant.


13. Power Project:
This is a modernization and expansion of the electric power system for the town of Merka.

14. Photovoltaic Water Pumping:
This project will involve the installation of a 10 kW photovoltaic water;pumping unit at Aray-Moog, near Afgoi. It will be used for the collection of accurate data concerning technical and economic performance of PV and will
supply the surrounding area with water.

6. Merka
Mogadishu Fuelwood Plantations:

This will create asubstantial fuelwood plantation, totalling more than 1000
ha..,* that will yield fuelwood for the Mogadishu area on a sustained basls. It will also contribute to the strengthening of the Forestry Department in the National

8. Rehabilitation of regional electricity, Bosaso, Erigavo, and 2 Gardo:
This project will rehabilitate existing equipment and install new equipment
in the northern towns, designed: to produce a total' of .24 gigawatt hours of electricity after completion. Implementation date is not set.

9. Northern Towns Electrification, Hargeisa, Burao, and'Berber'a:
This project will rehabilitate existing equipment and install
new equipment in the northern towns, designed to produce a total of 15 gigawatt hours of electricity after completion. Implementa* tion date has not been set.


5. Geothermal Exploration and Implementation:

This will continue the preliminary and inconclusive work that was begun several years ago, to both determine the feasibility of using the geo* thermal resources in the northern regions, and, if feasible, to install an initial generating set to supply the town of Berbera
with additional electric power.

Implementation is expected begin in 1987
 

Aseer

A man without a 🐫 won't be praised in afterlife
VIP
All the solar panels will get stolen in a week…

It already happens in the tuulos where solar panels are placed
The Land has potential but not the people, god has blessed a damned people with blessed land full of potential.

Its like giving a seed to a chimp. Unlike the human the chimp doesnt see the seed as a tool to grow bountiful produce/harvest but rather something to consume, defecate out in some random place and forget about it entirely.

The Human produces with the gifts he is given while the chimp consumes and lets nature take its course.

The Somali man is the chimp in this scenario, doomed to achieve nothing less and nothing more than the chimp, The human endeavour and strive for excellence is not present in the Current Somali Man in any shape or form , effectively dooming the race to a perpetual fate of what somalis interpret in their language as "cawaanimo" yet the somali man is blind to the fact that he is infact a "cawaan" as well.

The Somali Race is a Failed Race. A shame to his ancestors and his descendants to come.
 

The truth seeker

Silent weapons for quiet wars
By the time Somalia starts with solar and renewables economic power houses like China and america will be leagues ahead of us catching up would be impossible

Joe Biden passed the inflation reduction act in 2022 subsidizing renewable energy firms with promises of low taxes and federal grants. China is already a global leader in hydropower and wind power

 

Aseer

A man without a 🐫 won't be praised in afterlife
VIP
By the time Somalia starts with solar and renewables economic power houses like China and america will be leagues ahead of us catching up would be impossible

Joe Biden passed the inflation reduction act in 2022 subsidizing renewable energy firms with promises of low taxes and federal grants. China is already a global leader in hydropower and wind power

Way dhamaatay weligeed ma bilaabin
 

The truth seeker

Silent weapons for quiet wars
Never will happen bro we got to accept our fate our entire race is naclad
Approaching 40 years of civil war and we have not learned our lesson


Somalia needs a Chinese style cultural revolution and extermination of clans if we are going to have a future


Democracies always fail don’t fall for the United Nations BS look at Europe and how poorly there doing in all aspects


A constitutional republic or a CCP style government is the only way
 
Here comes the hate filled and the cynics. That shut down any ideas or mentions of Somali potential and progress.

People in Somalia have already started to implement renewable energy measures and this is without direct heavy investment from the government that major projects require



You can expect this to grow and expand once the government roles out it's investment plan to boost the energy sector targeted to reach 2030.

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There are already energy companies throughout the country that is investing in renewable energy and installing wind turbines and solar panels, solar stations.

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