ETHIOPIA MOVES TOWARDS EXPLOITING HUGE RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL
October 1st, 2017
Ethiopia’s energy sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, becoming a trail blazer for renewables growth in Africa. Although still one of the continent’s poorest nations in Africa (gross national income per capita just USD660 in 2016, says the World Bank), its potential for green energy production is massive. With private sector support, the Horn of Africa country is determined to leverage its renewable reserves to grow its economy and become a leading power exporter on the continent.
Indeed, Ethiopia accounts for more than 10% of the continent's total ...
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