Market stage
Early-stage market where offshore wind activity is starting to form and the route to delivery is still emerging.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia offshore wind overview.
Ethiopia is landlocked and offshore wind is not applicable. Its mapped renewable portfolio is dominated by large conventional hydropower and includes the complete current EEP onshore-wind fleet.Africa135.5m people
At a Glance
Installed offshore wind
0 GW National target
Target not published yet Operational projects
No operational projects listed yet Pipeline capacity
Pipeline capacity coming soonPlanned, consented and in buildRenewables share
99%of installed capacityOffshore wind share
0%of installed capacityCapacity growth since 2020
112% Fastest-growing technology since 2020
Hydro+5.1 GWMarket Readiness
Consenting window
Consenting timescale coming soon.
Electricity system
Ethiopian Electric Power develops and operates the principal generation and transmission system, while Ethiopian Electric Utility distributes and supplies electricity. National energy institutions oversee sector policy, regulation and continued electrification.
Grid context
Large renewable generators connect to Ethiopian Electric Power's national transmission network. The hydro-dominated interconnected system also supports cross-border electricity trade, while wind and geothermal generation diversify seasonal supply.
Largest Projects
No tracked projects listed yet.
Authorities
Authority details coming soon.