Off the grid solar system Ethiopia

Why is off-grid solar important in Ethiopia?

Off-grid solar products provide low-cost energy access to millions of Ethiopians. For the millions of people living in remote rural areas of Ethiopia who lack access to the power grid or cannot afford electricity, solar energy represents an important first step on the energy access ladder.

Are off-grid renewables viable in Ethiopia?

In Ethiopia, the alignment of other development goals such as health with energy has enabled the development of off-grid renewables. In both cases, however, modern renewables such as wind and solar remain marginal, reaching negligible segments of the total population.

What if Ethiopia's energy landscape is shaped by centralised state provision?

If Ethiopia’s energy landscape is shaped by centralised state provision and uncoordinated, smaller scale efforts to provide renewable energy where it is needed, the energy transition remains in the government’s grip and dominated by large-scale hydropower production.

How can CI-Dev support Ida & DBE to scale up off-grid solar?

“By tackling these important consumer concerns, Ci-Dev’s results-based finance is playing a key role in supporting DBE and IDA to scale up off-grid solar in Ethiopia, ensuring that more than 1.5 million rural homes would have access to clean electricity through off-grid solutions.