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Ethiopia Completes Infrastructure for Cross-Border Power Trade

Ethiopia Completes Infrastructure for Cross-Border Power Trade

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Ethiopia Completes Infrastructure for Cross-Border Power Trade The completion of infrastructure required for cross-border electricity trade represents a major... 09.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Ethiopia Completes Infrastructure for Cross-Border Power Trade The completion of infrastructure required for cross-border electricity trade represents a major step toward strengthening regional energy connectivity, Ethiopian Electric Service CEO Engineer Ashebir Balcha stated at the 37th Special Meeting of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) Steering Committee.Addressing Energy Deficits—The initiative is designed to:Alleviate electricity shortagesGuarantee a reliable and sustainable energy supply across member statesHarnessing Renewable Energy—He also emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to develop and harness East Africa's vast renewable energy resources, including: Hydropower Wind power Geothermal energy Solar energySubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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