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By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Djibouti, 23 October 2025 — Djibouti’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has approved the establishment of Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C) to strengthen the country’s capacity in solar research, innovation, and technical training.
The announcement followed a virtual workshop chaired by Energy Minister Yonis Ali Guedi, attended by ministry officials, consultants, and experts from the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which is providing technical and financial support for the initiative.
The Ministry said STAR-C will focus on improving solar cell efficiency, lowering production costs, and developing new renewable-energy technologies. It will also serve as a training and standardization hub for engineers and technicians to build local expertise in photovoltaic systems.
“Solar energy is central to Djibouti’s strategy for clean and accessible electricity,” Minister Guedi said, noting that the initiative supports the government’s objective of achieving a 100 per cent green-energy mix by 2035.
The Ministry added that the project is part of Djibouti’s broader energy-transition policy aimed at reducing reliance on imported power and expanding access to electricity, particularly in rural communities.
It also highlighted ongoing renewable-energy projects, including a 25-megawatt solar plant in the Grand Bara plain and several mini-grids for rural electrification, describing STAR-C as a milestone toward national energy independence.
