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Ethiopia and UAE Collaborate on 300MW Aysha-1 Wind Farm. Ethiopia is set to develop a 300MW wind farm in the Somali region. This project, known as the Aysha-1 wind farm, is being developed by AMEA Power, a renewable energy company based in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative is part of Ethiopia's broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and enhance sustainable development. The agreements for the project were signed in the presence of Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Ahmed Shide, and senior officials from both Ethiopia and the UAE. Under a 25-year power purchase agreement, the energy generated by the wind farm will be sold to Ethiopian Electric Power. The project is expected to generate 1,400 GWh of clean energy annually, powering over four million households and significantly reducing carbon emissions. AMEA Power is investing approximately $620 million in the project, which is anticipated to create more than 1,500 direct jobs during its construction and operation phases. The Aysha-1 wind farm will be the largest wind energy project in the Horn of Africa, reinforcing Ethiopia's commitment to green energy and economic growth. The project is also part of the UAE’s $4.5 billion clean energy initiative in Africa, emphasizing the strengthening of UAE-Africa ties in renewable energy. #Ethiopia #RenewableEnergy #WindFarm #AMEAPower #UAEAfrica

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