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Does Siemens Gamesa have a wind power project in Ethiopia?

Siemens Gamesa has signed its first wind power project in Ethiopia with state-owned electricity company Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP),strengthening its leadership in Africa as the country begins to expand its green energy capacity to meet ambitious renewable targets.

How many wind turbines will be installed in Ethiopia by 2029?

According to a Wood Mackenzie forecast, around 2GW of wind power would be installed in Ethiopia by 2029. The wind farm will be made up of 29 SG3.4-132 wind turbines and is expected to be commissioned by the start of 2023.The project will generate about 300,000 MWh per year.

How much energy does Ethiopia need?

The country has set an ambitious target to supply 100% of its domestic energy demand through renewable energy by 2030. According to the African Development Bank, Ethiopia has abundant resources, particularly wind with a potential 10GWof installation capacity andhaving installed 324MW at present.

Can Ethiopia be a power hub?

Ethiopia has many renewable resources covering wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass, and the country aspires to be a power hub and the battery for the Horn of Africa. The country’s National Electrification Program, launched in 2017, outlines a plan to reach universal access by 2025 with the help of off-grid solutions for 35% of the population.