Afghanistan ’s government called for expressions of demand for 2 GW of solar energy projects to help it cut dependence on energy sources and increase its current electrification rate of 30 % . The Ministry of Energy and Water wanted to install 500 MW grid - connected PV in each of four provinces . Each scheme would be of at least 50 MW and would be installed on state - owned land . The country expects energy demand to increase by up to 15 % in the next 10 years but that there would be a shortfall of more than 6 GW within five .
Afghanistan’s government called for expressions of interest for 2 GW of solar energy projects to help it cut dependence on energy imports and increase its current electrification rate of 30%. The Ministry of Energy and Water wanted to install 400 MW grid-connected PV in each of four provinces. Each scheme must be of at least 50 MW and would be installed on state-owned land. The country expects energy demand to rise by up to 15% in the next 10 years but that there would be a shortfall of more than 6 GW within five.