ETHIOPIA
POWER AFRICA FACT SHEET

Power Africa has supported the development of electricity generation projects in Ethiopia. In addition, various firms have received U.S. Embassy support to move transactions forward. The page below shows Power Africa's involvement in the country.

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Natural geothermal steam (fumarole) rises from the ground in a ravine within the Corbetti Caldera.
Natural geothermal steam (fumarole) rises from the ground in a ravine within the Corbetti Caldera.
Robert Sauers, USAID Ethiopia

POWER AFRICA SUCCESS STORIES IN ETHIOPIA

 
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Ethiopia Women in Energy Network launch
Power Africa supported the launch of Ethiopian Women in Energy Network (EWiEN). The network connects and empowers Ethiopian women working in the energy sector with the aim of promoting greater visibility, networking opportunities, mentoring and professional connections between its 80 plus members.
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Megawatts and connections improving lives

With support from Power Africa, as a result of assistance provided to host country governments and the private sector, energy customers in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria gained access to new or improved electricity. These stories highlight some of the experiences households have had as a result of gaining access to that electricity.

 

 

 
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Corbetti and Tulu Moye signing
With Power Africa assistance, the Corbetti and Tulu Moye geothermal projects signed new power purchase and implementation agreements with the Government of Ethiopia worth USD$1.2 billion. This will generate 300 MW of electricity in Ethiopia.

 

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Ethiopia highlighted in map of Africa