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Global South Utilities (GSU), an Abu Dhabi-headquartered resources investment firm, has initiated construction of a 12 MWp solar photovoltaic facility paired with a 70 MWh battery energy storage system in Berbera. This effort falls under Phase II of the Green Berbera Initiative.
The undertaking follows the activation of GSU’s 5 MWp solar installation in the city during February 2026. The initial phase involved 11.2 km of 33 kV transmission lines and set the stage for decreasing dependence on imported diesel power in this key port location.
Phase II substantially enlarges renewable energy capacity and adds utility-scale battery storage aimed at enhancing grid stability and ensuring electricity availability during evening peak times and when solar generation is lower. When operational, the facility is anticipated to produce roughly 24,000 MWh of green electricity each year, sufficient to meet the needs of about 67,000 households annually.
The initiative is also expected to prevent around 16,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year, comparable to removing more than 3,800 gasoline-powered vehicles from roads for twelve months by replacing diesel-based electricity. Over a typical project lifespan, total avoided emissions would surpass 330,000 metric tons of CO2, equivalent to taking over 76,000 gasoline cars out of service for a year.
Combined output from both phases is forecast to provide power for nearly 95,000 households each year, greatly broadening renewable energy availability throughout Berbera. After Phase II becomes operational, Berbera is set to become one of the earliest cities in the Horn of Africa to accomplish a full-scale shift away from fossil-fuel-based electricity generation.
Ali Alshimmari, CEO and Managing Director of GSU and Vice Chairman of Berbera Electricity Company, remarked that Phase II signifies a sustained commitment to Berbera’s infrastructure and economic robustness. He emphasized that dependable and affordably priced power is crucial for urban development, port functionality, and industrial growth. Alshimmari further pointed out that merging large-scale solar with battery storage bolsters Berbera’s status as a vital regional port economy and provides a tangible example of renewable-led progress in the Horn of Africa.
In February 2026, Alshimmari unveiled the Green Berbera Vision, a systematic plan to convert Berbera’s power system from diesel reliance to a renewable-based utility utilizing solar PV and battery storage. GSU owns a 45% share in Berbera Electricity Company, the sole electricity provider for the city. BEC presently manages a 20.38 MW portfolio along with 2 MWh of battery storage, with renewable capacity projected to double by 2027 as part of the wider Green Berbera Vision.
A central element of the project is delivering 100% renewable electricity to the Berbera Economic Zone, a strategically significant trade and logistics hub in the region. The presence of dependable, competitively priced clean energy is expected to enhance the BEZ’s appeal to global investors, industrial firms, and sustainability-oriented enterprises aiming for low-carbon operations in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
In addition to environmental advantages, the project is anticipated to produce considerable economic and social benefits through local hiring, knowledge transfer, and enduring workforce development. Construction and startup activities will involve local engineers, technicians, construction laborers, and service suppliers, while long-term operations will foster new employment in renewable energy production, battery management, and grid oversight.
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