Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Companies engaged in renewable energy technologies in Ethiopia are keen to expand their environmentally friendly solutions, particularly in off-grid areas, while contributing to global efforts to tackle climate change.
In an exclusive interview with ENA, Charlie Hou, Country Director of Shenzhen Solar Run Energy Company, said that his firm has been operating in Ethiopia for more than 15 years, providing a wide range of solar energy solutions.
These include affordable and sustainable energy options for both residential and commercial sectors, such as solar home systems, water pumps, and backup systems.
Hou noted the company’s collaboration with local governments and NGOs to deliver high-capacity solar solutions to communities and revealed plans to increase investment in Ethiopia, aiming to strengthen the country’s sustainable solar energy development, introduce more affordable products, and deepen partnerships with local stakeholders to foster renewable energy growth.
With a population of over 120 million, Ethiopia presents substantial market potential for clean energy, he noted, emphasizing that many rural communities remain without access to the national power grid.
“We will provide more affordable products, invest further, and work closely with local people and the government to contribute more to renewable energy development,” Hou explained.
He added that the company’s efforts would also help mitigate the impacts of climate change by reducing carbon emissions.
On his part, Yidnekachew Dirsha, Technical Team Leader at Meseret Mabre Solar Import and Installation Plc, said his company focuses on delivering solar-powered home systems and water pumps to communities without grid access.
He stressed that the company is positioned to make significant contributions to Ethiopia’s sustainable energy landscape, addressing both local needs and global climate goals.
According to Yidnekachew, solar-powered applications play a vital role in providing electricity to rural communities and improving agricultural productivity through clean water supply and irrigation, replacing diesel pumps that are harmful to the environment.
“These solar-powered pumps replace diesel-driven pumps that were used by farmers for irrigation. The diesel pumps pollute the environment as they emit high carbon emissions,” Yidnekachew noted, adding, “the solar-powered clean energy technologies are environmentally friendly solutions. The solutions would also play a key role in advancing the country’s Climate Resilient Green Economy strategy.”
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