Does Eritrea have solar power?

Eritrea’s weather, characterized by long sunny days throughout the year, makes it suitable for harnessing solar power. Data from the wind and solar monitoring stations installed in many parts of Eritrea show that the country has a great potential, around 6 kwh/m2 of solar energy.

What are the benefits of solar energy in Eritrea?

The government of Eritrea has been making efforts to promote the use of alternative sources of energy, especially solar energy, to mitigate the problems associated with the use of fossil fuel. A major benefit of solar energy is that it does not pollute the environment and saves money in the long run even if its installation cost is quite high.

What does sun24 do?

Sun24 is a nonprofit that helps the poorest of poor in developing countries with farming, cookstoves and solar lights. 570 million smallholder farmers using primitive farming practices and most burn their crop waste. 3 billion people cook over open-fires or barely contained cookstoves, usually with wood as their fuel. The consequences are enormous:

Why should you choose sun24solar?

We provide a comprehensive range of sustainable solar energy and storage solutions. Sun24Solar offers high quality and affordable solar systems so that you can make and use your own power. We strive to achieve sustainable living by encouraging people to use green energy. Our wide range of products include solar rooftop and storage systems.

Where is Eritrea's first solar plant?

The government of Eritrea has received a $49.92 million grant from the African Development Bank to fund a 30 MW photovoltaic plant in the town of Dekemhare, 40 km southeast of the capital Asmara. It will be the country's first large-scale solar plant.