What is Syria's electricity policy?

The Syrian generation sector relies mainly upon fossil fuel, which has had a share above 80% of the electricity mix over the last two decades. For the future development of the electricity generation system, the Syrian electricity policy focuses on the following issues:

What type of electricity is used in Syria?

Renewable electricity here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal power. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Syria: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power?

Should Syria consider a nuclear option for electricity generation?

The Syrian energy supply strategy recently highlighted the competitive role of the nuclear option in future energy supply mix. There is a willingness to consider the nuclear option for electricity generation.

Is there a nuclear power plant in Syria?

2.2.1. Status and performance of nuclear power plants There is no nuclear power plant in operation, under construction or decommissioned in the Syrian Arab Republic. According to the long term energy planning studies in the Syrian Arab Republic, the nuclear option was anticipated to contribute to the national electricity production by 2020.

What type of energy is primarily used in Syria?

In Syria, most energy is based on oil and gas. Some energy infrastructure was damaged by the Syrian civil war. In the 2000s, Syria's electric power system struggled to meet the growing demands presented by an increasingly energy-hungry society.

How can the Syrian government support a nuclear power programme?

At the national level, the Syrian Government, especially the Ministries of Information (media), Electricity and Education and the AECS, will play a dominant role in raising public awareness about nuclear power; support from national stakeholders and local communities will be essential for the sustainability of any Syrian nuclear power programme.