Djibouti joins renewable energy drive with wind resource collaboration
The government of Djibouti through the Ministry of Energy in a collaborative effort with the American company CWP Global has installed a wind resources measuring mast in Moulouhlé, in the Obock Region.
The mast stands at a height exceeding 125 meters, serving as a crucial component in harnessing wind resources for potential energy projects in the area, La Nation reports.
Standing at an altitude greater than 100 meters, the mast will precisely capture essential data related to wind, including its speed, direction, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and air temperature. The data will then be recorded and transmitted to CWP Global's technical team for remote processing, providing crucial insights that will influence future wind production projects.
The installation of the measuring mast in Moulouhlé follows Djibouti's recent inclusion in the African Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA).
In a similar move, renewable energy developer CWP Global and the Government of the Republic of Djibouti have formalised their commitment through a joint declaration to expedite the Green Star Hydrogen Hub project. The project, with a capacity ranging from 5 to 10 GW, is dedicated to producing green hydrogen, and it aspires to reshape the energy dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
Djibouti’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yonis Ali Guedi, said, “Located in the Horn of Africa, at the junction of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, at the entrance to the Bab El Mandeb Strait and at the essential crossroads of several continents – Africa, Asia and Europe – Djibouti enjoys an excellent geostrategic position, on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. It has significant solar and wind power resources, abundant available land and easy access to the sea, all of which are decisive factors for producing green hydrogen at competitive costs," Offshore Energy reports.
“We are at a pivotal moment in the energy transition journey, not just in Africa, but for the global community. Our collaboration with the Republic of Djibouti in developing the Green Star Hydrogen Hub is more than an energy project; it’s a bold and brave statement of intent, underscoring the strategic role of Djibouti and the African continent in leading the shift towards clean, sustainable energy sources,” said CEO of CWP Global, Alex Hewitt.
The projects align with President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's renewable energy vision for Djibouti 2035.
