Is Haiti a good place to install solar power?

The domestic market in Haiti for reliable clean energy systems is largely untapped, with electricity demand expected to increase by 50% by 2030. The island's tropical climate makes it an ideal location for solar deployment.

Does Haiti have electricity?

Only a quarter of the Haitian populationhas access to electricity. The national power utility company, Electricité d’Haïti (EDH), predominantly serves the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, and a limited number of isolated power grids connect the rest of the country. Many rural Haitians have limited alternatives to power their homes.

Does Haiti have a power grid?

The national power utility company, Electricité d’Haïti (EDH), predominantly serves the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, and a limited number of isolated power grids connect the rest of the country. Many rural Haitians have limited alternatives to power their homes. “There’s always been a shortage of electricity in the country,” says Anne.

Why is energy so expensive in Haiti?

The economy in Haiti has a heavy reliance on fossil fuel energy which is entirely imported. But rising energy prices caused by the recent global social and economic turmoil have hit the domestic energy market hard. Today, Haiti sees some of the highest diesel costs in the world, peaking at $15 per gallon.

Why did Zola electric join Haiti green solutions?

Energy technology company ZOLA Electric announced the partnership with local renewable energy pioneer Haiti Green Solutions for the deployment of its flagship energy technology platform to help address the energy crisis in the country, where the vast majority of its 12-million population lack access to reliable and affordable energy.

Why is Zola launching in Haiti?

The launch in Haiti is also ZOLA's first time tapping into the North American market. The economy in Haiti has a heavy reliance on fossil fuel energy which is entirely imported. But rising energy prices caused by the recent global social and economic turmoil have hit the domestic energy market hard.