What is Ethiopia's energy policy?

Ethiopia's energy policy plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s economy and the well-being of its population. This second Ethiopian Energy Outlook aims to support policy development through fact-based and critical analysis.

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.

Why are energy infrastructure projects not working in Ethiopia?

Internal national security concerns continue to af-fect energy infrastructure projects. 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.

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.

How does household activity affect energy consumption in Ethiopia?

According to the data behind Figure 2, household activity in Ethiopia is responsible for 99% of national biomass fuel consumption, 58% of national electricity consumption and 4% of national oil consumption.

Will energy auditing and energy management activities push Ethiopian companies to follow?

The energy auditing and energy management activities by the larger international companies setting up facilities in Ethiopia may push the Ethiopian owned and operated companies to follow them in order not to lose market shares.