What is the energy mix in Yemen?

However, Yemen’s current energy mix is dominated by fossil fuels (about 99.91%), with renewable energy accounting for only about 0.009%. The national renewable energy and energy efficiency strategy, on the other hand, sets goals, including a 15% increase in renewable energy contribution to the power sector by 2025 (Fig. 11).

What is the main energy source in Yemen?

According to the International Energy Agency, in 2000, oil made up 98.4% of the total primary energy supply in Yemen with the remainder comprising biofuels and waste (International Energy Agency). Natural gas and coal were introduced into the energy mix around 2008, and wind and solar energies were added around 2015.

How much power does Yemen need?

As of 2014, Yemen’s total installed power capacity is about 1.50 MW. If it can recover after the conflict, Yemen will need to immediately install another 2.266 MW to meet the first strategic case, 5.346 MW to meet the second strategic case, or about 12.20 MW to meet the third strategic case.

Does Yemen have electricity?

Even before the conflict in 2015, most of Yemen’s population was deprived of basic electricity services. Yemen has the lowest electricity access rate in the Middle East and North Africa. The power obtained from the grid or off-grid sources is estimated to be 40 to 60% (MOEE).

What is the power generation gap in Yemen?

According to the statistics of the Yemeni public power company (YPEC), in 2020, the national power generation gap exceeds 2444 MW, the demand was 3102 MW, and the supply was 658 MW.

Why is Yemen a good place for solar energy?

Yemen has one of the highest levels of solar radiation in the world, increased solar irradiation availability throughout the year. Yemen has a long coastline and high altitudes of 3677 m above sea level, making it an ideal location for wind energy generation, with an estimated 4.1 h of full-load wind per day.