Research

Energy Database Development for the Southern Nations Regional State in Ethiopia

Building regional energy information system

The objective of this project was to develop a computerized database to serve as repository of all energy related data. The database contained basic socio-economic data to enable users to relate energy demand and resource information with socio-economic development. ERG also collected and documented all available GIS information for the Regional State.

Client

Mines and Energy Agency of SNNP Region

Year

2008

Duration

5 months

Location

Southern Nations Regional State, Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Develop computerized energy database
  • Integrate socio-economic data
  • Collect and document GIS information
  • Enable energy-development analysis

Outcomes

  • Comprehensive energy database for SNNP
  • Socio-economic integration framework
  • GIS data collection and documentation
  • Regional energy planning tool