To promote that objective, the implementation of an EU co-funded project was successfully completed a few weeks ago: a project that provides affordable, 24/7 accessible solar powered energy to two towns (Areza and Maidma), 33 surrounding villages in the Debub region: altogether 7. 000. . Access to energy has been known to be one of the greatest challenges facing the Eritrean society, in particular in rural areas, where less than 12% of the household have access to electricity. This has a direct impact on people's livelihood, including access to water, health care and education. . 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. In this regard, the GOSE with the Grant support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) is planning. . To tackle these challenges, the Government of the State of Eritrea (GoSE), alongside the African Development Bank (AfDB) and UNDP, plans to develop hybrid renewable solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the Zoba Gash-Barka region, particularly in sub-zoba of Barentu, where current mini grid systems. . Eritrea is set to harness its immense solar potential as part of a coalition of 11 African nations aiming to develop 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar power by 2030. So say goodbye to unsightly solar panels and hello to a fashionable and environmentally conscious option.
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