Ethiopia Sets Ambitious Target for Power Generation

February 2, 2025

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According to EEU, increased electricity demand has contributed to recent power outages. To address this, efforts are focused on reinforcing infrastructure, particularly replacing older wooden pole systems that can no longer support the current demand

Ethiopia has set an ambitious goal to increase its electricity generation capacity to 13,000 megawatts by 2028, President Taye Atsek Selassie announced.

Speaking at the African Renewable Energy Summit in Tanzania, where former South African President Thabo Mbeki participated in a panel discussion, President Taye highlighted Ethiopia’s commitment to expanding regional access to electricity.

He emphasised that the country is working to boost power generation from renewable sources to meet growing energy demands. Ethiopia is also collaborating with 14 countries on a regional electricity connectivity plan.

Currently, Ethiopia exports electricity to Djibouti, Kenya, and Sudan. The President noted that regional integration in power supply is a priority, with infrastructure projects playing a crucial role. A significant milestone in this effort is the Kenya-Tanzania power transmission line, part of the East African Electricity Highway project, which recently began trial power supply, further strengthening cross-border energy trade in the region.

In related news, Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) said a major infrastructure improvement project aimed at reducing power outages in Addis Ababa and surrounding cities was nearing completion.

According to the EEU, increased electricity demand has contributed to recent power outages. To address this, efforts are focused on reinforcing infrastructure, particularly replacing older wooden pole systems that can no longer support the current demand. Officials remain optimistic that these improvements will provide a more stable and efficient power supply, alleviating frequent disruptions.