Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) is seeking bids from developers to deploy solar mini-grids in 25 villages across the country. The projects will receive financing from the World Bank, with the state-owned EEU accepting bids until 11 November. The villages will each gain a solar plant, battery storage and back-up diesel generator, while also receiving operation and maintenance services for three months following the installation. The project forms part of the Ethiopia Electrification Program, which was launched in March 2018 and is supported through a $375m loan from the African Development Bank.
Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) is seeking bids from developers to deploy solar mini-grids in 25 villages across the country. The projects will receive financing from the African Development Bank, with the state-owned EEU accepting bids until 11 November. The villages will each gain a solar plant, battery storage and back-up diesel generator, while also receiving operation and maintenance services for three months following the installation. The project forms part of the Ethiopia Electrification Program, which was launched in March 2018 and is supported through a $375m loan from the World Bank.