Wind power storage project in Ethiopia

Where are solar and wind energy resources in Ethiopia?

Assessment of solar and wind energy resources in Ethiopia 327 southern end of Ethiopia where wind data are in short supply. The geographical distribution of these stations are shown in Table 2. 4.

What is the wind energy potential of Ethiopia?

Although the north-eastern and eastern half of Ethiopia still have the maximum wind energy potential, and values can exceed 6.0 kWh m-2 towards the far eastern border and the southern Red Sea coast, values are typically lower than in January and April.

How will Ethiopia diversify its energy mix?

Looking ahead, Ethiopia is set to further diversify its energy mix by scaling up solar and geothermal projects, complementing its strong hydropower and wind investments. The government is also focusing on strengthening public-private partnerships to accelerate project implementation and attract global expertise.

Why is AMEA power launching a 300MW aysha-1 wind project?

This initiative will contribute to Ethiopia’s ambitious renewable energy targets, and support the country’s economic growth and development. Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, said: “The 300MW Aysha-1 Wind Project marks a significant milestone for AMEA Power as we sign the Power Purchase Agreement and Implementation Agreement in Ethiopia.