Yemen''s First Large-Scale Solar Plant Brings Hope to Power
Yemen''s southern port city of Aden is experiencing long-awaited relief from crippling electricity shortages with the launch of its first large-scale solar power plant.
Yemen, widely regarded as the Middle East's least electrified nation, is now benefiting from its first large-scale solar plant, which is helping restore power to tens of thousands of households in Aden. The Aden Solar Power Plant, a 120-megawatt facility funded by the United Arab Emirates, began operations in July 2024.
ADEN, Yemen, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Yemen's first large-scale solar plant is helping to alleviate electricity shortages in the southern port city of Aden, bringing some relief to residents and businesses which suffer losses particularly when the intense summer heat hits.
For Yemen, solar is more than a stopgap. It could form the foundation of a rebuilt energy system that is cleaner, more resilient, and less dependent on imported fuels. If the expansion plan succeeds and output scales, Yemen may begin to reverse decades of decline in electricity access.
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