Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced that the Aysha Wind Farm Project, a major renewable energy initiative with a 120 MW capacity, is now 82% complete.
EEP Communication Director Moges Mekonnen revealed that construction was on schedule, with eight turbines generating 80 MW already operational and in the process of connecting to the national grid.
“Efforts are ongoing to connect the remaining 40 MW, although financial challenges in recent years caused some delays in turbine installations,” Moges explained. To overcome this, EEP has used internal funds to advance the project without external financing.
Once completed, the Aysha project will enhance power distribution to underserved areas. Situated in a favorable wind energy location, Aysha is part of Ethiopia’s wind power expansion, alongside projects in Adama and Ashegoda. Recently, the government also partnered with Amea Power to attract private investments, aiming to generate up to 300 MW.
This project supports Ethiopia’s strategy to diversify from hydroelectricity into wind, solar, and geothermal energy as part of its Climate Resilient Green Economy vision, with the goal of achieving widespread electrification by 2025.
Source: The Ethiopian Herald
