Assela Wind Farm, Ethiopia
Name of the Project
Assela Wind Farm.
Location
Between Adama and Assela, about 150 km south of Addis Ababa, in Ethiopia.
Project Owner/s
Ethiopian Electric Power.
Project Description
Ethiopian Electric Power plans to expand its green energy capacity to meet renewable-energy targets.
The country has set an ambitious target to supply 100% of its domestic energy demand through renewable energy by 2030.
According to the African Development Bank, Ethiopia has abundant resources, particularly wind, with a potential 10 GW of installation capacity.
The Assela Wind Farm will comprise 29 wind turbines and will generate about 300 000 MWh/y.
The project will prevent the emission of more than 260 000 t/y of carbon dioxide.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The wind project will be financed by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Danida Business Finance, contributing to a loan agreement signed between the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation and Danske Bank A/S.
Planned Start/End Date
The wind farm is expected to be commissioned by the start of 2023.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Siemens Gamesa (engineering, procurement, and turnkey construction of the wind farm).
Contact Details for Project Information
Ethiopian Electric Power, tel +251 11 558 0607.
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