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Stand-alone small solar systems have been the most common solar applications used in Yemen since the conflict started, especially in the central and northern areas of the country where
Yemen is a sunbelt country with one of the highest levels of solar irradiation and an annual daily sunshine exceeding eight hours. This means that the different solar energy technologies for heating (e.g., Solar Water Heaters (SWHs)) and for electricity production (e.g., solar photovoltaic (PV)) have considerable potential in Yemen.
As most of the population in Yemen live in rural areas and are geographically dispersed, it is costly to connect them to the main grid, making distributed solar PV solutions a critical part of any electrification strategy in Yemen. Figure 1 shows the photovoltaic power potential in Yemen. Figure 1: Photovoltaic (PV) Power Potential
Investments in the power generation sector in Yemen in general, and specifically in solar renewable power generation, require significant institutional and financial capacity that the public sector currently lacks. That is why partnering with the private sector can represent a key part of the solution to the challenges in the electricity sector.
Imports of fossil fuels for electricity generation have placed a significant and increas- ing fiscal burden on the Yemeni government over the years, in addition to their impact on foreign currency reserves and balance of trade. Solar energy has the potential to address this challenge and reduce the burden.
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