Report: Somaliland signs contract for 12MWp Berbera solar project

On 30 March 2026, Somaliland Standard reported that the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of Somaliland held a formal contract signing ceremony at its headquarters for the Berbera electricity expansion project. The report says the contract was officially signed, and it lists the project components as a 12MWp solar PV power plant, a 36MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), and 13.5 kilometers of power transmission lines.

The ministry is implementing the project, and according to Somaliland Standard, it is financed by the World Bank. The ministry said the project aims to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity from clean energy sources to the residents of Berbera. It further stated that reliable electricity will attract both local and international investments to Berbera.

At the ceremony, Minister Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre and the Director General urged the contractor to maintain the highest quality standards and complete the work within the stipulated timeframe. The successful contractor pledged to uphold quality and deliver the project on schedule, Somaliland Standard reported.

The article does not name the contractor, nor does it give a contract value, total project cost, or implementation timeframe. It states a 12MWp capacity in the body, while the headline says 12MW. There is no information on when construction will begin or when the project is expected to be completed. The report also does not clarify the scope of the signed contract relative to the overall project, or provide details of the World Bank financing agreement, such as the loan or credit number and amount.

Somaliland Standard's article carries a publication date of 30 March 2026, but the website displays the date as Wednesday, September 30, 2026, creating uncertainty about the timing.