Somalia Street Lights PREC Project

First P-RECs from Somalia will boost electrification and safety in Abudwak City

Peace Renewable Energy Credits (P-RECs) have the potential to expand the renewable energy revolution to vulnerable regions, improve quality of life, and create economic opportunities. A P-REC is an International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) with an additional certification  by Energy Peace Partners (EPP) of the social and economic co-benefits associated with the  project. 

Developers like Dayah Electric Power Company (DEPCO) are extending the benefits of solar energy to countries in Africa, where energy attribute certificate (EAC) markets have yet to be fully developed. Currently, DEPCO owns and operates a diesel-powered mini-grid in Somalia’s Abudwak City, the largest city in Galmudug State, which it plans to convert to a solar-plus-storage hybrid system. To reduce reliance on diesel-powered generators, DEPCO will install a 400kWp solar power plant. 

Starting in 2022, approximately 700 P-RECs are projected to be issued each year, although energy production estimates will be confirmed upon final system build. These would be the first EACs and P-RECs to be issued and sold from Somalia. P-REC purchases from the Abuduwak solar plant will fund the phased implementation of a community solar street light project that delivers a significant positive impact on quality of life and safety for Abudwak residents.

SDG 7 – Accessible and Clean Energy: The rooftop solar project supports SDG 7 by lowering participants’ electricity bills or giving future electricity credits from the clean power they produce.

SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

SDG 13 – Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. 

SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. 

SDG 13 – Climate Action: The project serves SDG 13, by promoting power generation from solar energy and contributing to GHG emissions reductions.

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by countries in global partnership to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.