What is the power supply like in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's power supply comes from various sources, including city power produced from water dams, fuel generators, imported electricity from neighboring countries, and increasingly, solar energy. Solar energy is preferred due to its cost and sustainability.

What type of electricity is used in Afghanistan?

The majority of electricity in Afghanistan is imported. The Naghlu Dam is one of the largest dams in Afghanistan, which provides some electricity to Kabul Province, Nangarhar Province and Kapisa Province. Energy in Afghanistan is provided by hydropower followed by fossil fuel and solar power.

What are alternative energy sources in Afghanistan?

The Afghan National Development Strategy has identified alternative energy, such as wind and solar energy, as a high value power source to develop. As a result, a number of solar and wind farms have been established, with more currently under development.

How many people in Afghanistan have access to electricity?

Currently, less than 50% of Afghanistan 's population has access to electricity. This covers the major cities in the country. Many rural areas do not have access to adequate electricity but this should change after the major CASA-1000 project is completed.

How much electricity does Afghanistan import?

Afghanistan currently imports over 670 MW of electricity from neighboring Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This costs Afghanistan between $250 and $280 million annually. Afghanistan's western provinces have long purchased electricity from eastern Iran.

How much electricity does Afghanistan buy from Uzbekistan?

Afghanistan purchases as much as 450 MW of electricity from Uzbekistan. Discussions on electricity supplies began in 2006, and then the construction of a 442-kilometre (275 mi) high voltage transmission line from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan was completed in 2008.