Current Status of Energy Storage Cabinets in Ethiopia

How can the outlook contribute to the development of Ethiopian energy sector?

The Outlook has been developed in close coopera-tion with all partners with strong commitment, openness and good discussions. It is the ambition that the Outlook in the same way can contribute to the development of the Ethiopian energy sector. 1. Executive Summary

What is the outlook for energy policy in Ethiopia?

The outlook is meant as a review of the current energy policy. The pur-pose is not to give detailed recommendations – but more to give a solid foundation for a discus-sion of key issues within energy policy. In the cur-rent outlook, also Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and Petroleum & Energy Authority (PEA) are par-ticipating.

Why is Ethiopia not able to power the National Grid?

Conflicts in Su-dan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia are delay-ing Ethiopia’s ability to strengthen energy cooperation with neighbouring countries and ex-port electricity. Power generation to the national grid is already 100% renewable, with hydropower as the domi-nant source.

How important is electricity access to Eco-nomic development in Ethiopia?

Expanding electricity access is fundamental to eco-nomic development. While the current distribution grid covers only 25% of Ethiopia’s land area, 68% of the population resides less than 5 km from the grid. This highlights the potential to triple the number of household connections within the foot-print of the existing grid.