Us yemen energy storage project

What is the Yemen solar project?

The project aims to restore or improve access to electricity for 1.4 million people in these areas of Yemen, around half of them women. Solar power for critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools, water corporations, and rural electricity providers will also be covered under the project.

What is the Yemen emergency electricity access project?

Washington, June 30, 2022 — The World Bank has approved an additional US$100 million for the second phase of the Yemen Emergency Electricity Access Project, which is designed to Improve access to electricity in rural and peri-urban areas in Yemen and to plan for the restoration of the country’s power sector.

Can solar power solve Yemen's energy crisis?

A project between UNOPS and the World Bank will help finance off-grid solar systems to power vital basic services and improve access to electricity for vulnerable populations. Solar power has proved to be the most immediate solution for severe energy shortages throughout Yemen.

How will solar power improve Yemen's electricity?

“Investing in solar will make Yemen’s electricity more resilient, reduce the dependence on fuels for critical service facilities, and create jobs in the private sector,” said Joern Torsten Huenteler, World Bank Energy Specialist and Task Team Leader of the project.

What does the World Bank do for Yemen?

With the World Bank, we’re helping to restore reliable electricity to Yemeni communities, reviving healthcare, education, access to clean water and more. Learn more Through the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen – known as UNVIM – UNOPS facilitates the unimpeded free-flow of commercial items.

What is the impact of the lack of electricity in Yemen?

“The lack of electricity in Yemen has had a devastating impact on Yemenis and the provision of services,” said Dr. Asad Alam, World Bank Group Country Director for Yemen, Egypt, and Djibouti.