ETHIOPIA ELECTRIC POWER SET TO CONNECT POWER POOLS TO SOUTH AFRICA

ETHIOPIA ELECTRIC POWER SET TO CONNECT POWER POOLS TO SOUTH AFRICA

The executives of Ethiopian Electric Power have disclosed ambitious plans to connect eastern and southern African power pools and supply energy to South Africa within five years. In 2023, reports indicated that South Africa had experienced unprecedented electricity shortages, as the coal plants that generate 85 percent of the nation’s electricity have aged and grown increasingly susceptible to malfunctions. The South African government recognizes the need for alternatives for electricity generation to reduce its heavy…

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ETHIOPIA INVITE BIDDERS FOR DIDESA POWER PROJECT

ETHIOPIA INVITE BIDDERS FOR DIDESA POWER PROJECT

Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) invites bidders for 550MW Didesa hydroelectric power project. Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) Corp is inviting private project developers for the financing and construction of the 550MW Didesa hydroelectric power project. Selection of the project company will be based on the least bid price and tariff charges in USD/MWh. Successful bidders will enter into a long term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EEP for the projects. The Agreement is for the capacity and electrical output of…

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