Addis ababa energy storage subsidy announcement

How will Addis Ababa improve the reliability of electricity supply?

Component 1: Network strengthening for improved reliability of supply in urban areas (US$100 million): This component will improve the reliability of supply in Addis Ababa and other key urban areas, where near universal access to electricity has been achieved, but deficiencies in availability, quality and reliability of supply remain a challenge.

Who will benefit from Addis Ababa component 1?

Component 1 will benefit urban households, businesses, industry, hospitals, international organizations, water supply system, government establishments and the general public (from improved public lighting) in the city of Addis Ababa as well as ten regional capitals and key zonal towns.

Can Ethiopia continue to ramp up electricity access through grid connections?

For Ethiopia to continue to ramp up electricity access through grid connections, it is essential that the electric utilities and backbone infrastructure are fit for purpose.

Does Ethiopia have a power shortage?

Ethiopia has the third largest energy access deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa with about half the population still without access to reliable electricity. Over the past decade, the Government of Ethiopia has made encouraging progress on its electrification program and expanded the grid network coverage to nearly 60% of towns and villages.

Why does Ethiopia have a low electricity supply?

Despite abundant resources, Ethiopia’s per capita electricity consumption of 100kWh per year is the third-largest electricity access deficit in sub-Saharan Africa. Use of electricity for socioeconomic development is low. Consequently, Ethiopia’s energy supply is highly dependent on biomass resources, namely firewood and agricultural waste.

How can Ethiopia transform the electricity sector?

“Transforming the electricity sector in Ethiopia requires a medium-term approach to address interlinked structural and operational challenges and send a strong signal to the private sector.