The Republic of Yemen has significant potential for renewable energy from solar and wind. Solar radiation varies from 1800-2400 kWh/m2/a and average wind speeds are 4.5-6.5 m/s. Currently, conventional energy sources like oil and gas account for 70% of government revenues. Yemen has plans to develop 400MW of wind and 160MW of geothermal energy by 2025 through projects like the AL-Mokha 60MW wind farm. However, renewable energy development faces barriers like a lack of policy and technical frameworks, expertise, resource data, and high financial risks.

1. The Republic of Yemen
‫اليمنية‬ ‫الجمهورية‬
Energy in YEMEN
Eng.Ahmad Salem Alkhawlani
Manger of Wind Energy Department
Ahmad.salem1980@gmail.com

2. Profile
Capital: Sana’a
Language: Arabic
Area: 527.970 km2
Population (2012): 25.000.000
Population growth: 3%
The Republic of Yemen
Total Urban Rural
Population 25 Mio 22% 75%
Below Poverty Line 65%
Electrification rate 50% 25%

3. The Republic of Yemen – Country Facts (Energy)
Solar Radiation in Yemen varies
between 1800 and 2400 kWh/m2/a
Mean Average wind speed in the
country varies from 4.5 to 6.5 m/s.
Present
Conventional Energies
Potential
Renewable Energies
The oil and gas sector accounts for 70%
of central government revenues
In July 2005 the Republic of Yemen
decreased subsidies on fuel prices

9. Forecast Power Demand in Yemen

10. Planned Transmission Lines (400kv)
(2010-2025)
Transmission Lines:
1- Amran-Saada(400Kv=200Km)
2- Sanaa-Dhamar(400Kv=180Km)
3- Hodiedh-Taiz-Aden(400Kv=360km)
4- Aden-Bilhaf-Sieyon(400Kv=650Km)
5-Bilhaf-Beihan-Mareb(400Kv=320Km)
6- Hodiedah-Saada(400Kv=300Km)
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Strategic Electricity Plan up to Year 2025

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14. 400MW Wind by the end of
2025

15. AL-Mokha wind farm project
The first wind farm with a total capacity of 60 MW
Project under tendering
AL-Mokha wind farm project Private Sector-IPP
total capacity of 60 MW
Project under signing the agreements with the Korean
company.

16. A pilot project for the first geothermal power
plant with capacity 10MW in Thamar City
 Tendering & evaluation and selection it has been done
 Diging of the well will be start.
(IP)Investment plan for renewable energy in
Yemen 2013-2014
in cooperation with SREP Currently tender has been
prepared
Now under evaluation to select the consultant

17. Geothermal Recourses in
Yemen&160MW by the end of 2025

18. Barriers / Renewable Energy Development
 Lack of renewable energy policy framework in Yemen
 Lack of expertise and skilled personal who can carry out planning,
design and implementation of renewable energy programs
 Lack of professional institutions providing technical support to
renewable energy development
 Financial and economic Barriers
 Lack of resource data
 Lack of technical code and standards for grid interconnection of
renewable power projects
 Lack of technical skills in design, planning and implementation
of renewable energy projects in the country
 High Risk

23. Thank You For Your Attention
Eng.Ahmad Salem Alkhawlani
Ahmad.salem1980@gmail.com