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Afghanistan Energy study

Published Oct 04, 2016

In collaboration with the World Bank

Afghanistan remains in the bottom 10% globally in electricity consumption per capita (approx. 100 kWh per year) and only 25-30% of its population is connected to the grid, one of the lowest rates in the world. Planning is a fundamental part of addressing the energy stress in the country. It is an essential part of future investment.

KTH-dESA and the  World Bank  joined a collaborative effort in order to develop National High Resolution, Dynamic Least Cost Option Plan for Universal Electricity Access in Afghanistan. The assignment is aiming to:

  1. Provide an overview of the least cost electrification option per region according to certain possibilities and limitation, using the OpeN Source Saptial Electrification Tool ( ).
  2. Estimate the additional capacity requirements (National Grid, Mini grids and Stand alone systems) in order to meet the demand.
  3. Quantify the investment required for full electrification of the country by 2030.
  4. Inform decision making in the energy field (science-policy, financing etc.) supporting national efforts to reduce poverty and share prosperity.
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