{"id":44294,"date":"2026-04-25T19:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T19:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/pm-abiy-inaugurates-energy-and-industrial-projects"},"modified":"2026-04-25T19:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T19:11:37","slug":"pm-abiy-inaugurates-energy-and-industrial-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/pm-abiy-inaugurates-energy-and-industrial-projects","title":{"rendered":"PM Abiy Inaugurates Energy and Industrial Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated major industrial projects at Hawassa Industrial Park, marking a significant step in Ethiopia\u2019s push toward clean energy and industrial growth.<\/p>\n<p>The newly launched facilities include the Toyo Phase 2, Origin, and Lumintech solar factories, alongside the HZ Gas plant.<\/p>\n<p>Together, the solar factories are expected to generate an annual capacity of 11.3 gigawatts of clean energy, contributing to the country\u2019s renewable energy ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>The HZ Gas plant will play a critical role in industrial supply, producing 900 tons of oxygen, 40,000 tons of nitrogen, and 7 tons of hydrogen each year.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement shared on social media pages, Prime Minister Abiy said: \u201cToday in Hawassa, Sidama Region, we proudly inaugurate the Toyo Phase 2, Origin, and Lumintech solar factories, alongside the HZ Gas plant at Hawassa Industrial Park.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the projects have already created substantial employment opportunities, helping expand economic prospects and improve livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the broader impact, the Prime Minister noted that while the production capacity of these facilities is significant, it is only a reflection of Ethiopia\u2019s vast untapped potential.<\/p>\n<p>The Government of Ethiopia has recently accelerated the rollout of major development projects.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s inauguration further underscores its continued focus on renewable energy expansion and industrial growth as key drivers of the country\u2019s economic transformation, as ENA learned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ethiopia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated major industrial projects at Hawassa Industrial Park, marking a significant step in Ethiopia\u2019s push toward clean energy and industrial growth. The newly launched facilities include the Toyo Phase 2, Origin, and Lumintech solar factories, alongside the HZ Gas plant. 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