Economy of Afghanistan
The economy of Afghanistan is listed as the 124th largest in the world in terms of nominal gross domestic product (GDP), and 102nd largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity
Overall, it could produce 23 gigawatts (GW) from hydro, 67 GW from wind, and a staggering 220 GW from solar resources. With these resources, Afghanistan has the potential not only to meet its own energy demands but also to export surplus energy to other South Asian nations.
Renewable energy alternatives, such as wind and solar energy, has been identified as a high value power source for the future. Afghanistan has the potential to produce over 222,000 MW of electricity by using solar panels. The country also has the potential to produce over 66,000 MW of electricity by using wind turbines.
Besides, solar energy accounts for over two-thirds of Afghanistan's total renewable energy potential of over 300,000 megawatts (MW). Given its approximately three hundred sunny days per year, Afghanistan is well-positioned to harness solar power. Afghanistan's solar energy potential is comparable to that of four sunbelt states in the United States.
Its electricity is provided mainly by two sources, the Kajaki power station in neighboring Helmand Province and solar farms on the outskirts of the city. Energy in Afghanistan is provided by hydropower followed by fossil fuel and solar power.
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