Renewable energy in Afghanistan
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Renewable energy in Afghanistan includes biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, and wind power.[1][2][3][4][5] Afghanistan is a landlocked country surrounded by five other countries. With a population of less than 35 million people, it is one of the lowest energy consuming countries in relation to a global standing.[6] It holds a spot as one of the countries with a smaller ecological footprint. Hydropower is currently the main source of renewable energy due to Afghanistan's geographical location. Its large mountainous environment facilitates the siting of hydroelectric dams (see also list of dams and reservoirs in Afghanistan) and other facets of hydro energy.[2]
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The renewable energy resource potential of Afghanistan is estimated at over 300,000 MW according to the state's Ministry of Energy and Water.[7][2] The country currently spends around $280 million on importing 670 MW of electricity from neighboring Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.[8][1]
Another form of renewable energy in Afghanistan is biogas.[9] With the start of biogas, communities have begun to feel the benefits beyond that of the environment through capacity building as well.[9]