Somaliland's current electricity production is limited, decentralized, and heavily reliant on imported diesel fuel. Estimates vary, but the total installed capacity across Somaliland hovers around 60 to 80 megawatts (MW) —a tiny fraction of what the population actually needs. Local biomass resources and imported petroleum are the two main principal sources of energy sector in Somaliland, the electricity. . With a growing economy, increasing energy demand, and abundant renewable energy resources, the country is uniquely positioned to transition toward a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy system. 9 percent) had access to electricity, demonstrating. . In a significant step toward modernizing the nation's energy sector, the Council of Ministers of Somaliland unanimously approved the Somaliland Electricity Management Law during its 24th session on 24 th June, 2025. This initiative will provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable power to the city by installing a 12MW solar plant and a 36MW energy storage system, supporting. .