Is Yemen an energy importer?

Yemen is not a net energy importer, but it has the lowest level of electricity connection in the Middle East, with only 40% of the population having access to electricity. Rural areas are particularly badly affected.

What is the energy mix in Yemen?

However, Yemen’s current energy mix is dominated by fossil fuels (about 99.91%), with renewable energy accounting for only about 0.009%. The national renewable energy and energy efficiency strategy, on the other hand, sets goals, including a 15% increase in renewable energy contribution to the power sector by 2025 (Fig. 11).

Is there a shortage of electricity in Yemen?

Yemen is experiencing a severe shortage of several gigawatts of electricity, according to the Yemen Public Electricity Corporation (YPEC), which is a semi-independent arm of the Yemen Ministry of Electricity and Energy (YMEE) (World Bank 2009).

How is Yemen dealing with energy problems?

Yemen is dealing with the dilemma of energy networks that are unstable and indefensible. Due to the fighting, certain energy systems have been completely damaged, while others have been partially devastated, resulting in a drop in generation capacity and even fuel delivery challenges from power generation plants.

Can solar power be used in the telecommunication sector in Yemen?

Alkholidi FHA (2013) Utilization of solar power energy in the telecommunication sector in Yemen. J Sci Technol n.d. 4 pp 4–11 Alkholidi AG (2013) Renewable energy solution for electrical power sector in Yemen.

Does the conflict affect Yemen's electricity and energy sector?

This study reviews Yemen’s electricity and energy sector before and after the onset of the conflict that began in 2015 and presents the current state of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems in the country by assessing the negative impact in the electricity sector caused by the ongoing conflict. 2.