In 2021, the GDP has contracted by only 2% showing signs of recovery. 3 The inflation rate (CPI) of Yemen has increased to 63. 26 In 2009, the Yemen government has announced National Strategy for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to promote RE and energy efficiency in the country. 6 The Enhanced Rural Resilience in Yemen (ERRY) which is a UNDP programme, facilitated around 3,200 households with solar energy application in 20 rural communities to improve their energy access. 5 kWh/m2/day and specific yield 4. 4 kWh/kWp/day indic- ating a strong technical feasibility for solar in the country. l The country after its war conflict have limited access to electricity infrastructure and 6 out of 10 cities assessed had no electricity according to Dynamic Damage and need Assessment (DNA). 17 World Bank has disbursed a USD 150 Mn loan to Yemen through Emergency Electricity Access Project to support off grid Solar and to ensure basic supply of electricity to critical facilities. 1% between 2017-2021 reaching 252. 8 MW in 2021 from 100 MW levels in 2017.
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