UNDP Says Over 6,400 Facilities in Afghanistan Now Powered by Solar Energy
The UN Development Programme said over 6,400 facilities, including schools and clinics, across Afghanistan have been equipped with solar energy since 2021.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said more than 6,400 facilities across Afghanistan have been equipped with solar energy since 2021.
In a statement on X on Monday, the agency said these include 5,462 healthcare centers and 153 schools now operating with renewable power.
UNDP added that 854 small businesses—many led by women—are also benefiting from clean energy, helping drive economic resilience in local communities.
According to the agency, more than two million women have gained access to safe and sustainable energy through these initiatives.
The program, it said, aims to create a brighter and more sustainable future for Afghan families, especially in rural and underserved regions.
UNDP previously reported that Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most energy-insecure countries, with over 80% of its population lacking reliable electricity.
Experts say such renewable energy projects are crucial to addressing Afghanistan’s power crisis, boosting livelihoods, and reducing dependency on costly fuel imports.
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