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Ethiopia is one of some African States in the Sub-Saharan that generates most of its energy from renewable sources. It generates its electricity from hydro-power in the Blue Nile River. As at 2011 most of the electricity that powered homes and industries were dependent on hydroelectric power. It is among major developments of renewable energy Ethiopia blueprint. It began as a 2000MW project and was to be expanded gradually to 10000 MW to other renewable sources.
The country has recently invested millions of dollars in the green power sector through wind and geothermal. It is because the weather patterns make the hydroelectricity undependable because the water levels in Blue Niles go down during dry spells. With the initiative to include wind power and geothermal the country focuses to increase its power in the grid and, as a result, will export to her neighbors.
Previously Ethiopia depended so much on bio-fuels to cook and petroleum to power automobiles, lighting and heating. This non-renewable power was destroying the environment, and they were not sustainable in the long term. As a result, the government started investing in solar power to replace these sources. People were encouraged to take solar power their homes. In April 2013, one of the biggest solar panel farms was assembled in Ethiopia, it was to cater to the needs of the rural population.
The country of Ethiopia plans to use renewable energy by 2025 to supply all its power needs. It has one of the biggest dams that provides 1500 MW to the national grid. The Grand Renaissance Dam that is being built will generate 6000MW around three times the current capacity of the country. However, the project being one of the biggest hydro-power plants in Africa it has had its challenges because Egypt claims it violates the upstream treaty.
On the other hand, wind power, is planned to generate 800MW and pump it to the state grid system. Dry seasons in Ethiopia are usually windy and can be harnessed so as to compliment hydro power. The initial wind power project was set up in Adama and at 2011, it powered 51MW. Ashegoda is another wind power project that generates 120MW and was launched in 2013. Ashegoda project is the biggest wind power project on the African continent.
Solar has replaced fuel based lighting and other off the grid needs of the country. We believe there is about 5MW solar power that is not connected to the grid. Most of it is used in the telecommunications sector and to power villages' hospitals, schools, and well pumps. At the moment, the government plans to connect about 150000 household to solar electricity by 2015. The first large installation was way back in 1985 powered only 10 kW to around 30kW. Research shows that the country can pump around 20MW of power to the grid every year.
The geothermal plants have transformed the renewable energy sector. It has drastically reduced the cost of power in the country. Due to the seasonal water variations in Blue Nile the project expects to power 1000 MW into the grid.
In conclusion, the government is also distributing fuel efficient stoves and also help in restoring forests. These ways have helped to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
The country has recently invested millions of dollars in the green power sector through wind and geothermal. It is because the weather patterns make the hydroelectricity undependable because the water levels in Blue Niles go down during dry spells. With the initiative to include wind power and geothermal the country focuses to increase its power in the grid and, as a result, will export to her neighbors.
Previously Ethiopia depended so much on bio-fuels to cook and petroleum to power automobiles, lighting and heating. This non-renewable power was destroying the environment, and they were not sustainable in the long term. As a result, the government started investing in solar power to replace these sources. People were encouraged to take solar power their homes. In April 2013, one of the biggest solar panel farms was assembled in Ethiopia, it was to cater to the needs of the rural population.
The country of Ethiopia plans to use renewable energy by 2025 to supply all its power needs. It has one of the biggest dams that provides 1500 MW to the national grid. The Grand Renaissance Dam that is being built will generate 6000MW around three times the current capacity of the country. However, the project being one of the biggest hydro-power plants in Africa it has had its challenges because Egypt claims it violates the upstream treaty.
On the other hand, wind power, is planned to generate 800MW and pump it to the state grid system. Dry seasons in Ethiopia are usually windy and can be harnessed so as to compliment hydro power. The initial wind power project was set up in Adama and at 2011, it powered 51MW. Ashegoda is another wind power project that generates 120MW and was launched in 2013. Ashegoda project is the biggest wind power project on the African continent.
Solar has replaced fuel based lighting and other off the grid needs of the country. We believe there is about 5MW solar power that is not connected to the grid. Most of it is used in the telecommunications sector and to power villages' hospitals, schools, and well pumps. At the moment, the government plans to connect about 150000 household to solar electricity by 2015. The first large installation was way back in 1985 powered only 10 kW to around 30kW. Research shows that the country can pump around 20MW of power to the grid every year.
The geothermal plants have transformed the renewable energy sector. It has drastically reduced the cost of power in the country. Due to the seasonal water variations in Blue Nile the project expects to power 1000 MW into the grid.
In conclusion, the government is also distributing fuel efficient stoves and also help in restoring forests. These ways have helped to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
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