•There is a high market potential for solar pumps in Ethiopia given the number of existing and potential pump users: 68% (74.5 Mn) of the population is engaged in
The proposed Access to Distributed Electrification and Lighting in Ethiopia Project (ADELE) provides financing for (i) grid strengthening for improved reliability and quality of supply in
How can the adoption and expansion of off-grid energy systems be boosted? The results showed that off-grid energy systems, particularly those far from the national grid, are promising
Ethiopia is taking a significant step towards a clean energy future with the Gad Solar PV Project —a 125 MWac solar power plant in the Somali Regional State. This $132.6
Kenya''s booming market for standalone solar systems provided the perfect springboard for the ambitious Kenya Off-grid Solar Project (KOSAP). Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Energy with World Bank funding, KOSAP
Acknowledgements The National Roadmap for Scaling Up Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) in Ethiopia was developed by the Ethiopian Solar Development Association (ESEDA)
Economic growth has also slowed in recent years, which could strain a government facing political pressure within the country. This is the Ten Years Perspective Development Plan (2021 –
This paper brings a unique perspective with regard to challenges and opportunities in off-grid solar systems in Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Kenya, enabling one to recommend suitable policies to advance off-grid solar systems
Sales of off-grid solar lighting products in Ethiopia totalled approximately 234,565 units between January and July 2021. This represents a 37% decrease compared to the second half of 2020.
SINOSOAR successfully won the bid of EEU Package II (B) Solar Mini–Grids (Generation) Projects in 7 mini grids in Ethiopia funded by the World Bank. The project includes the design, supply, installation, commissioning and operation
ESMAP''s Global Facility on Mini Grids project supports the World Bank''s portfolio of mini grid investments, which constitutes about 25 percent of global investments in the mini grids sector, making the World Bank
Vision 2030; Ethiopia: An African Beacon of Prosperity Prosperity ensures material needs, dignity, equality and freedom Indicators of Prosperity Physical, human and institutional capital for
ort (2024-2025), medium (2026-2027) and long-term (2028-2030+) goals. These include de-veloping new solar mini-grids, supporting solar off-grid companies to work in displacement
To realise the full potential of off-grid solar, an additional $21 billion in funding is needed by 2030. Without this increased investment, the number of people living without
SSN has been engaged in the off-grid sector in Ethiopia since 2010 through The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and, more recently with Mobilising Investment.
In summary, Ethiopia''s solar energy sector in 2025 is characterized by a strong push towards off-grid solutions, large-scale government projects, and burgeoning local
How can the adoption and expansion of off-grid energy systems be boosted? The results showed that off-grid energy systems, particularly those far from the national grid, are promising
Even greater amounts of investment are needed to reach the 569 million and 192 million smallholder farmers who could benefit from off-grid cold storage and solar water
The Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2022: Outlook published by the World Bank''s Lighting Global, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), GOGLA, Efficiency for Access Coalition, and Open Capital
ESMAP''s Global Facility on Mini Grids project supports the World Bank''s portfolio of mini grid investments, which constitutes about 25 percent of global investments in
However, distributed solar applications—residential, commercial, industrial, and off-grid projects—are expected to represent nearly 40% of new solar installations. "Adoption is accelerating due to declining costs,
Saudi Arabia solar PV market held the largest share of 38.74% of the Middle East market in 2024. The solar PV market in the Middle East is expected to grow significantly over the forecast
The containerized solar generator market is poised for robust growth as businesses and government entities increasingly seek reliable, clean, and portable energy solutions. Rising
Off-grid solar solutions for households are a recent phenomenon in Ethiopia: 82% of households that use an off-grid solar solution as their primary source of electricity acquired their first solar
Nairobi, 8 October 2024—Off-grid solar is the most cost-effective way to power 41% of people globally by 2030 who are still living without energy access. The sector already provided 55% of
SINOSOAR successfully won the bid of EEU Package II (B) Solar Mini–Grids (Generation) Projects in 7 mini grids in Ethiopia funded by the World Bank. The project includes the design,
2030, high-level analysis indicates off-grid solar technologies are expected to be the least-cost solution for 41% of new household connections between 2020 and 2030.
CONTEXT This country profile covers market and appliance performance data for off-grid appliances sold in Ethiopia, based on findings from Efficiency for Access market surveys. The
The NEP''s off-grid implementation framework considers to use of solar off-grid solutions, isolated mini-grids, and hybrid solutions to provide services to beneficiaries.
The Ethiopia Energy Storage Market is poised for significant growth and transformation between 2023 and 2030, driven by a combination of factors such as increasing demand for reliable and
When African Heads of State, government representatives, private sector leaders, development partners, and civil society participants gathered in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, they did so
Director General International Solar Alliance As we navigate the complexities of transitioning to a sustainable energy future, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) proudly
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Countries are keen to promote local manufacturing and are putting in place incentives to encourage private sector investment in local manufacturing and assembly.
The paper addresses the following questions: How can off-grid energy systems contribute to Ethiopia''s energy transition? What are the benefits of off-grid solutions? What are the
