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Harnessing the Geothermal Potential of Eritrea

February 24, 2015April 11, 2016TesfaNews7 Comments

By ARGeo, UNITED Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has thrown its weight behind Eritrea’s vision of advancing clean energy development in the country. Through the GEF Funded African Rift Geothermal Development Facility project (ARGeo) which promotes geothermal resource exploration, development and utilization in African countries, UNEP is engaged in supporting Eritrea (an ‘ARGeo country’) through the […]

Red Sea: The Natural Dam of Eritrea

September 16, 2013September 16, 2013TesfaNews22 Comments

Abstract—The Danakil Depression is located in Eritrea, a few kilometers inland from the Red Sea coast and sinks 120 meters below sea level. This concept paper attempts to explore Eritrea’s ability to develop a hydroelectric and potable water generation capacity from the Red Sea. Unlike many countries with access to seas and oceans, Eritrea is […]