There are great developments taking place in the Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of energy reforms, and Ethiopia is making one of the most significant strides. Ethiopia has hydro-power as the dominant source of electricity from Blue Nile River. The country has been making big progress in this renewable energy sector because the amount of electricity keeps increasing to the grid by day. It is what powers homes and industries. The renewable energy Ethiopia started as a2000 MW project and will be aiming to be 10000MW.
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, power needs of the country depended on bio-fuels for cooking foods, petroleum was used to power vehicles, heating and lighting. But the supplies of this non-renewable energy were not sustainable. Currently, the country's leadership is investing heavily in solar power. People are encouraged to use photovoltaic to replace these non-renewable sources of fuel. In April 2013, the government of Ethiopia opened one of the biggest solar panel assemblies in the region to supply rural areas with power.
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.
Wind power on the other hand plans to pump 800MW to the national grid system. The dry seasons are always very windy, and wind power can be a good compliment of hydro-power. The first was installed at Adama, and it powers 51 MW as at 2011. The other one the Ashegoda gives 120MW, and it was commissioned in 2013. The Ashegoda is the largest wind power farm in Africa.
Solar has significantly replaced all power sources like fuels and other from the state grid sources that the country depends on for energy. It is highly believed that almost 5MW of solar power is not attached to the state grid. Most of that power is utilized in the telecommunications segment and powering schools hospitals, and well pumps in villages. Presently, the state plans to connect approximately 150,000 homes with solar power this year. The initial large solar installation began in 1985, and it powered between 10kW and 30kW. Research carried out established that this state can pump almost 20MW of power to the state grid each year.
The geothermal power sector has greatly reduced dependence on hydroelectricity. Geothermal energy replaces hydroelectricity because it does not depend on weather pattern. It is expected to power 1000 MW.
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, power needs of the country depended on bio-fuels for cooking foods, petroleum was used to power vehicles, heating and lighting. But the supplies of this non-renewable energy were not sustainable. Currently, the country's leadership is investing heavily in solar power. People are encouraged to use photovoltaic to replace these non-renewable sources of fuel. In April 2013, the government of Ethiopia opened one of the biggest solar panel assemblies in the region to supply rural areas with power.
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.
Wind power on the other hand plans to pump 800MW to the national grid system. The dry seasons are always very windy, and wind power can be a good compliment of hydro-power. The first was installed at Adama, and it powers 51 MW as at 2011. The other one the Ashegoda gives 120MW, and it was commissioned in 2013. The Ashegoda is the largest wind power farm in Africa.
Solar has significantly replaced all power sources like fuels and other from the state grid sources that the country depends on for energy. It is highly believed that almost 5MW of solar power is not attached to the state grid. Most of that power is utilized in the telecommunications segment and powering schools hospitals, and well pumps in villages. Presently, the state plans to connect approximately 150,000 homes with solar power this year. The initial large solar installation began in 1985, and it powered between 10kW and 30kW. Research carried out established that this state can pump almost 20MW of power to the state grid each year.
The geothermal power sector has greatly reduced dependence on hydroelectricity. Geothermal energy replaces hydroelectricity because it does not depend on weather pattern. It is expected to power 1000 MW.
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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