{"id":3292,"date":"2026-04-25T16:57:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=3292"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:57:12","slug":"ethiopia-unveils-major-clean-energy-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2026\/04\/25\/ethiopia-unveils-major-clean-energy-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia Unveils Major Clean Energy Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>April 18, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated four major factories at Hawassa Industrial Park, marking a decisive progress in Ethiopia\u2019s renewable energy and industrial development drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly opened Toyo Phase 2, Origin, and Lumintech Solar Factories, alongside the HZ Gas facility, represent a combined investment exceeding $176 million and position Ethiopia as a rising force in Africa\u2019s clean energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, the solar factories will generate 11.3 gigawatts of renewable power annually, reinforcing national energy security and advancing Ethiopia\u2019s sustainability agenda. Complementing this, the HZ Gas plant, built with $6 million in investment and will supply 900 tons of oxygen, 40,000 tons of nitrogen, and 7 tons of hydrogen each year, ensuring critical inputs for industrial and energy production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyo Solar, which invested $170 million, has completed its expansion, boosting its annual capacity to 4 gigawatts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government\u2019s direct invitation policy for international companies has accelerated the establishment of large-scale solar panel manufacturing plants, further embedding Ethiopia in the global clean energy value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This milestone underscores Ethiopia\u2019s success in linking renewable energy policy with industrial growth and technology transfer, setting a powerful precedent for sustainable development across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" 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