By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa – April 15, 2025– The Ministry of Energy and Minerals of the Republic of Somaliland today hosted an important meeting with senior officials from the international company Island Green Power, headquartered in the United Kingdom (UK).
The meeting, aimed at exploring investment opportunities in renewable energy—particularly solar power—also focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and how the company could play a significant role in advancing Somaliland’s energy sector.
The company’s delegation was led by its Founder and CEO, Mr. Ian Lawrie, accompanied by Ms. Chandni Reparilia, the Executive and Legal Head of the company. Ambassador Baashe Cawil Cumar also participated in the meeting, playing a key role in facilitating the dialogue between the two sides.
Representing the Ministry, the meeting was chaired by the Minister of Energy and Minerals, Hon. Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre, alongside the Director-General of the Ministry, Hon. Shucayb Osman Mahmoud. Also in attendance were the Head of the Energy Department, Hon. Abdirazaq Mohamed, as well as advisors to the Minister and Director-General—Dr. Fuad Yusuf and Hon. Madar Iman.
Ministry officials shared critical information with the company regarding the country’s natural resources, including solar, wind, and geothermal energy—all of which hold vast potential for energy sector development.
Island Green Power, renowned for implementing large-scale solar and energy storage projects, expressed strong interest in the opportunities Somaliland presents. The company conveyed its enthusiasm for being part of Somaliland’s energy advancement, emphasizing its commitment to supporting clean energy initiatives through investment and technical expertise.
Finally, the Ministry arranged for the company’s delegation to visit major power generation facilities in the country, allowing them to assess ongoing projects and potential sites for future large-scale energy developments.
