Ethiopia containerized energy storage policy

Are electric vehicles a viable alternative to fuel imports in Ethiopia?

Rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is reduc-ing reliance on costly fuel imports while leveraging Ethiopia’s renewable energy resources. Ethiopia has vast, largely untapped solar and wind resources, along with hydropower projects with strong economic potential.

What is the outlook for energy policy in Ethiopia?

The outlook is meant as a review of the current energy policy. The pur-pose is not to give detailed recommendations – but more to give a solid foundation for a discus-sion of key issues within energy policy. In the cur-rent outlook, also Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and Petroleum & Energy Authority (PEA) are par-ticipating.

How can the outlook contribute to the development of Ethiopian energy sector?

The Outlook has been developed in close coopera-tion with all partners with strong commitment, openness and good discussions. It is the ambition that the Outlook in the same way can contribute to the development of the Ethiopian energy sector. 1. Executive Summary

Why is Ethiopia not able to power the National Grid?

Conflicts in Su-dan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia are delay-ing Ethiopia’s ability to strengthen energy cooperation with neighbouring countries and ex-port electricity. Power generation to the national grid is already 100% renewable, with hydropower as the domi-nant source.