GSU Commissions 5 MWp Solar Plant in Somaliland

UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) on February 17, 2026, inaugurated a grid-connected solar power plant in Berbera, with a capacity of 5 megawatt-peak (MWp).

The project, which forms part of the “Green Berbera Vision”, a programme that aims to reduce diesel dependence and increase renewable generation, is supported by battery storage systems. It also includes 11.2 kilometers of 33 kV transmission lines and associated substations.

Yearly, the plant is expected to generate around 10,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity, which will match the consumption of nearly 28,000 households. In addition, the plant should also prevent approximately 6,890 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.

The commissioning of a 5 MWp Solar Plant in Somaliland comes as GSU expands its presence in Africa, particularly in markets experiencing limited access to electricity.

To be recalled, in early February 2026, the company announced the start of construction of a 5 MWp hybrid solar plant in Amdjarass, eastern Chad, integrating 5 MWh of battery storage and a 5 MVA diesel generator financed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.

Last September, GSU inaugurated the 50 MW Noor Chad solar plant in Djarmaya. The company also inaugurated other projects in the Central African Republic and Madagascar.