Somaliland Commercial Uninterruptible Power Supply

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.

SomPower provides electricity services to the people of Somaliland through 33KV and 11KV transmission lines throughout Hargeisa and surrounding areas. Electricity is regularly transmitted to substations near populated areas, ensuring affordable, safe, and reliable power.

The main objective of the Power Master Plan for the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) is to produce a roadmap to guide the introduction and establishment of affordable, safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly electricity supply systems in the country.”

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. Private Somali companies generate approximately 128MW; most companies generate and distribute electricity independently.

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.

The LPG sector has high potential for growth and expansion in the country, including the development of onshore offloading bays, distribution logistics, retail, and franchising. Solar Energy: Somalia has high renewable energy potential. Solar power could generate an excess of 2,000 kWh if the country reached its full capacity.