Off-grid, mini-grid technologies critical for Africa, report says
Expanding energy access across Africa with off-grid and mini-grid technologies offers $120 billion a year opportunity to power rural transformation, says a new report.
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Betty G visits Somali refugees in Ethiopia
Ethiopian singer and the UN Refugee Agency’s, supporter Betty G recently visited Somali refugees in Ethiopia. She applauds to contributions of some of the 219,284 Somali refugees Ethiopia is currently hosting to the local development.
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Ethiopia launches 12 small-scale solar energy projects
The Government of Ethiopia has awarded 12 small-scale solar energy development projects to three Chinese and one Spanish firms.
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Ethiopia cut electricity supply following water shortage
Following water shortage within the hydrometric dams, the government of Ethiopia is forced to cut electric power supply for five hours every day across the nation for the coming two months.
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Ethiopia’s Tekeze Dam recommences generating 150 megawatts
Two turbines of Tekeze Hydropower Dam of Ethiopia have started generating 150 megawatts of electricity this week after several months of disfunction.
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Ethiopia secures $1.8 billion from China
The State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) is set to invest $1.8 billion in Ethiopia’s electric power transmission and distribution lines.
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Korea Exim Bank provides $264 million to Ethiopia
South Korea Exim Bank has provided $264 million loan to the Government of Ethiopia supporting ongoing development projects of the government.
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Ethiopia, Russia ink nuclear deal
The Government of Ethiopia and Russia inked a nuclear development deal, which enables the former to use nuclear power as an alternative renewable energy source.
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Kenyan, Chinese companies secure Ethiopia’s geothermal deal
A Kenyan and two Chinese companies have secured a geothermal power project in Ethiopia after the government re-launches the Aluto Langano geothermal project.
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Ethiopia collects $114 million from selling electricity
Ethiopia Electric Utility (EEU) collects 3.2 billion birr (about $114 million) bill from its customers during the first six months of Ethiopian calendar started July 8, 2018.
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Chinese companies secure energy deals in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) on Monday has signed two energy deals with Chinese companies - a $113 million contract with Voith Haydo Shanghai and a $40.1 million contract with CGGC.
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Africa renewable energy projects secure $25 million equity investment
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an equity investment of up to $25 million in ARCH Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARPF).
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