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Opportunities and challenges of renewable energy production in Ethiopia
14 figures, 4 tables. ; Ethiopia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world despite immense challenges towards access to sustainable energy supplies and modern energy technologies. The country is undertaking great effort towards the development of renewable energy technologies and green legacy. However, the largest share of energy consumption (≈87%) in Ethiopia is dominated by traditional fuels (charcoal, fuel wood, dung cakes, and agricultural residues) which pose various health and environmental risks. The country has an enormous amount of renewable energy potentials (e.g., solar, hydro, wind and geothermal), but only 5% of its full hydropower potential is exploited and others are not fully harvested or not well developed to date. This review paper provides a comprehensive assessment on renewable energy availability, potential, opportunity, and challenges in Ethiopia. We believe the information provided in this review will enlighten the current and future prospects of renewable energy deployment in Ethiopia. ; G.A.T. acknowledges for the small funding provided by Addis Ababa University under thematic project (Grant No_. TR/036/2020 and RD/LT-095/2019). ; Peer reviewed
Opportunities and challenges of renewable energy production in Ethiopia
14 figures, 4 tables. ; Ethiopia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world despite immense challenges towards access to sustainable energy supplies and modern energy technologies. The country is undertaking great effort towards the development of renewable energy technologies and green legacy. However, the largest share of energy consumption (≈87%) in Ethiopia is dominated by traditional fuels (charcoal, fuel wood, dung cakes, and agricultural residues) which pose various health and environmental risks. The country has an enormous amount of renewable energy potentials (e.g., solar, hydro, wind and geothermal), but only 5% of its full hydropower potential is exploited and others are not fully harvested or not well developed to date. This review paper provides a comprehensive assessment on renewable energy availability, potential, opportunity, and challenges in Ethiopia. We believe the information provided in this review will enlighten the current and future prospects of renewable energy deployment in Ethiopia. ; G.A.T. acknowledges for the small funding provided by Addis Ababa University under thematic project (Grant No_. TR/036/2020 and RD/LT-095/2019). ; Peer reviewed
Opportunities and challenges of renewable energy production in Ethiopia
Tiruye, Girum Ayalneh (author) / Besha, Abreham Tesfaye (author) / Mekonnen, Yedilfana Setarge (author) / Benti, Natei Ermias (author) / Gebreslase, Gebrehiwet Abrham (author) / Tufa, Ramato Ashu (author) / Addis Ababa University / Tiruye, Girum Ayalneh 0000-0003-2771-8226 / Besha, Abreham Tesfaye 0000-0002-3418-558X / Mekonnen, Yedilfana Setarge 0000-0001-9331-7370
2021-09-17
Miscellaneous
Electronic Resource
English
Hydro , Ethiopia , Solar , Renewable energy , Wind , Solid waste , Geothermal , Biomass
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