Can Ethiopia supply a larger economy than today?

Ethiopia could supply a much larger economy than today in the AC, using only twice the energy, were it to diversify its energy mix and implement efficiency standards. In the AC, this diversification comes about as a result of a substantial expansion of geothermal energy along with increased use of oil within industry and for cooking. IEA.

Does Ethiopia have a power shortage?

Ethiopia, a nation with significant economic potential and a growing population, has faced chronic power shortages that impact its development. The country’s electricity is predominantly generated through hydroelectric power, which, while renewable, presents challenges due to seasonal variability in rainfall and river flow.

What is Ethiopia's electricity access rate?

Ethiopia currently has an electricity access rate of 45%, 11% of its population already have access through decentralised solutions. Strong government commitment to reach full access before 2030 in the STEPS.

How much hydropower does Ethiopia need?

Licence: CC BY 4.0 Ethiopia is currently heavily reliant on hydropower; plans to increase capacity to 13.5 GW by 2040 would make Ethiopia the second-largest hydro producer in Africa.

Why is energy demand increasing in Ethiopia?

To meet the needs of its growing population, Ethiopia remains a large producer of cement causing energy demand to increase significantly in both scenarios. Ethiopia currently has an electricity access rate of 45%, 11% of its population already have access through decentralised solutions.

Why do Ethiopians need diesel generators?

In Ethiopia’s Debre Markos distribution network, frequent power outages, averaging over 800 h annually in the past 5 years, have necessitated the deployment of diesel generators to mitigate the impact on businesses and households.