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Winner of the Powering Africa Off-Grid Challenge 2014

Ethiopia's first wind-powered mini-grid for rural electrification

ERG is a winner of the Powering Africa Off-Grid Challenge 2014 from the USADF/USAID. ERG designed and installed six micro wind turbines in six villages in the Amhara Regional State to supply power to 300 households, 4 enterprises and a primary school. This project is the first of its kind in Ethiopia where wind powered mini-grid is used to provide power to rural consumers.

Client

USADF/USAID

Year

2014-2015

Duration

12 months

Location

Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Design and install micro wind turbine mini-grids
  • Provide electricity to rural households and enterprises
  • Demonstrate wind power viability for rural electrification
  • Create replicable model for off-grid wind energy

Outcomes

  • Six micro wind turbines installed in Amhara villages
  • Electricity access for 300 households, 4 enterprises and a primary school
  • Winner of the Powering Africa Off-Grid Challenge 2014 from the USADF/USAID
  • First wind-powered mini-grid system in Ethiopia