Aysha-1 wind energy project, Ethiopia
Name of the Project
Aysha-1 wind energy project.
Location
Aysha, Somali Region State, Ethiopia.
Project Owner/s
Ethiopian Electric Power and AMEA Power.
Project Description
Aysha-1 will be the biggest wind farm in the Horn of Africa and entails the development and operation of a 300 MW wind energy project.
The project is expected to generate 1 400 GWh/y of clean energy, powering more than four-million households, and preventing the emission of more than 690 000 t/y of carbon.
Potential Job Creation
In addition, the project is expected to create more than 1 500 direct jobs.
Capital Expenditure
$620-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
A power purchase agreement and implementation agreement was signed with Ethiopian Electric Power for the development and operation of the wind energy project in August.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
AMEA Power, tel +971 4 222 2499 or email info@ameapower.com.
Ethiopian Electric Power, tel +251 11 5 58 0607 or email info@eep.com.et.
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