How will Germany's energy transition impact Ethiopia?

Expanding electromobility and hydrogen supply chains, particularly green ammonia, and universal access to electricity by 2030 are on the Ethiopian Government’s agenda. Experience from Germany’s energy transition is helping to develop a reliable, fit for the future energy system in Ethiopia while taking account of energy efficiency.

Why should Ethiopia invest in a new energy system?

The project supports Ethiopia in developing a reliable, fit for the future energy system and in increasing the country’s energy efficiency.

What is a digital energy project in Ethiopia?

The project operates in the following areas: Power grid and digitalisation: The project supports Ethiopia’s energy sector in introducing and acquiring knowledge on digital solutions such as artificial intelligence.

Could GERD be a solution to political tension between Ethiopia & Sudan?

Operating GERD in complementarity with solar and wind power in Ethiopia and neighbouring countries marks a strong potential to alleviate certain elements of political tension around GERD between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt, and could provide useful input for consideration in the ongoing trilateral GERD negotiations.

Will a VRE diversification endanger the low costs of power supply in Ethiopia?

With the levelized costs of both solar PV and wind power expected to continue their reducing trend and approach the typical range for hydropower in Ethiopia well before 2030 17, it is likely that a diversification towards more VRE would not endanger the low costs of power supply in Ethiopia 30.

Will a shift from hydropower to VRE improve water infrastructure in Ethiopia?

A shift away from hydropower dominance to a balanced mix of hydropower and VRE means that future water infrastructure projects in Ethiopia could be designed to more fully benefit irrigation purposes in environmentally friendly ways, and so reduce the need to co-optimize irrigation and electricity needs, which may result in trade-offs.