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Can energy transition support the SDGs in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is endowed with a variety of renewable energy resources. This enormous potential however remains largely unexploited. Energy poverty, inefficiency, and insecurity are still major challenges. Energy transition could support almost all SDGs in the country.

Does Ethiopia have an energy system?

This paper attempts to fill this gap. It gives a narrative overview of the Ethiopian energy system by compiling information on the country's energy statistics (resources, demand, and supply), and energy-economy modeling from academic and gray literature.

What is the institutional setup of the energy sector in Ethiopia?

Current institutional setup of the energy sector in Ethiopia Ministries and main agencies and departments that deal with energy issues: Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity (MoWIE) - Regulatory policy and decision making, energy operations, implementation and supervising other governmental agencies and enterprises.

What is the power sector reform in Ethiopia?

Second, since 2013, the power sector reform distributes regulatory, generation, and distribution mandates among the Ethiopian Energy Authority, Ethiopian Electric Power, and Ethiopian Electric Utility, respectively.

Which sector consumes the most energy in Ethiopia?

All in all, energy consumption in Ethiopia continues to be dominated by the residential sector which accounts for 95% in 1990 and 88% in 2018 . During the same period, the shares of industry and transport sectors grew, respectively, from 1.3 to 3.7%, and from 1.8 to 5.5% .

What is the energy transition in Ethiopia?

The energy transition in Ethiopia is also a regional and continental subject. First, Ethiopia is exporting electricity to its neighbors [, ] thereby fostering regional economic integration [, ]. Second, hydropower dams being built on transboundary rivers require regional cooperation on water management and use [, , ].