Somalia
Project: Somalia Energy and Livelihood Project
Category: Renewable Energy
Where?
Somalia is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden with Yemen to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Ethiopia to the west.
Why?
Somalia is classified as a ‘least developed country’. It is one of the poorest countries in the world with per capita income of less than £100 a year. 53% of the population lives below the poverty line. The effects of war and lack of state authorities have exacerbated the situation. This has led to the total collapse of social services. The two states of Puntland and Somaliland are self- administering entities that are committed to post war development and recovery and have enjoyed relative peace and stability for some time. Between them they have a population of close to 5.3 million. The role of energy in reducing poverty is recognized by the two states, which have established energy ministries to coordinate related activities aimed at increasing access to energy services.
What?
The project, implemented by network partner ADRA Somalia, will strengthen livelihood strategies of the Somali people through promoting the use of alternative energy options to meet growing energy needs.
How?
ADRA will install 11 windmills and 10 solar pumps to provide economic access to water, and solar powered units to power lighting and electricity in 20 schools and 20 health clinics. It will also facilitate the production and marketing of 9,000 improved cook stoves, which is already cutting charcoal use and bills by nearly 50%, thus also reducing pressure on the diminishing reserves of woodlands. The installation of the energy equipment will result in improved health and education services for 8,000 people, and improved water to a further 9,000 people. The intervention will be conducted in line with the global trend of seeking renewable energy to spur economic growth.
Who?
The project is co-financed by the European Commission and ADRA-UK.
When?
The project started on the 1st November 2007 and was completed on the 31stof December 2010.
Project report from ACP-EU Energy Facilty
Wind power case study from ACP-EU Energy Facility
How can you help?
£13,580
will provide a village with a mechanical wind pump, pumping water to irrigate crops or for villagers and livestock to drink
£5,500
will install a solar water pump to provide drinking water for a village
£3,170
will provide a health clinic with solar power, providing lighting for night-time operations, which often occur with kerosene lamps, or by torchlight, supplying electricity for fridges to conserve vaccines, and powering microscopes to diagnose malaria and other diseases
£1,630
will provide a school with solar power, enabling students in boarding schools and taking night classes to have electric light, or schools to run computer classes £500 will train four electricians how to install solar power units
£110
will train an artisan to produce a fuel efficient cook stove
£27
will help 1 cook-stove producer with simple tools for production
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