- Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced it was on track to complete five key infrastructure projects, including power transmission and distribution stations.
- EEP’s Chief Executive Officer highlighted progress on several projects to improve the country’s energy supply.
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced it was on track to complete five key infrastructure projects within the current fiscal year, including power transmission and distribution stations.
In a statement, EEP’s Chief Executive Officer, Ashebr Balcha, highlighted progress on several projects to improve the country’s energy supply. Among them are the 230 KV 2nd circuit of the Alamata-Kombolcha road and distribution station projects in Bekoji and Debre Tabor.
Additionally, the renovation and improvement of the Kotebe campus and the restoration work at the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Coordination Office are underway.
According to data provided by EEP, the Southern Grid Expansion and the Geda Special Economic Zone projects are also advancing. The goal is to complete the 230 KV electricity transmission lines 75 per cent of the way.
The CEO further noted the progress on Ethiopia’s flagship energy initiatives. The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has reached 99.4 per cent completion, the Koisha Power Generation Project is 73.96 per cent, and the Aisha Wind Power Project is 95.58 per cent.
In April this year, the Ministry of Water and Energy revealed that the government had crafted a ten-year development plan to bolster electricity generation capacity. This plan envisions a significant increase from the current 4,478 megawatts to 19,900 megawatts, alongside an expansion in the consumer base from 5.8 million to a projected 24.3 million.
A series of strategic projects and initiatives have been implemented to materialise this vision, most notably the National Electrification Programme launched in 2017. This program aims to achieve a national electricity access rate of 65 per cent by 2030. The plan leverages a two-pronged approach, utilising the national power grid for most of the population and strategically deploying off-grid solutions in remote areas.