CAIRO - Afghanistan's state power company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, has signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with local firms to produce an additional 240 megawatts of electricity, aiming to mitigate the country's ongoing power shortages.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the agreements were formalized at a ceremony in Kabul, attended by Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, acting deputy prime minister for political affairs, along with other government officials and representatives from private sector companies. These MoUs represent a significant step towards boosting Afghanistan’s domestic electricity production capabilities.

The MoUs specify the production of 100 megawatts of energy electricity, 100 megawatts of thermal electricity, and 40 megawatts from coal, all to be generated within the capital city. This development comes at a critical time as Afghanistan relies heavily on imported electricity from neighboring countries like Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran to meet its energy needs.

The move to enhance local electricity production is part of broader efforts to stabilize the country’s energy supply and reduce its dependence on external power sources.