Siemens Gamesa has secured its first turbine order in Ethiopia with state-owned utility Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) for the 100MW Assela wind farm.
The manufacturer will deliver 29 3.4-132 machines that are set to be commissioned by Spring 2023.
Assela will be located between the towns of Adama and Assela, approximately 150km south of the capital, Addis Ababa.
The wind farm will be financed by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs via Danida Business Finance, adding to a loan agreement signed between the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation and Danske.
Ethiopia has set a target to supply 100% of its domestic energy demand through clean power by 2030.
It has potential for 10GW of wind capacity, having installed 324MW at present, according to the African Development Bank.
Siemens Gamesa onshore Southern Europe and Africa chief executive Roberto Sabalza said: “Siemens Gamesa is intent on expanding its leadership across Africa, and in turn help a growing transition to green energy across the continent.
“So, we are extremely pleased to begin work in Ethiopia and look forward to collaborating with both EEP and the country to continue to promote their drive to install more renewables and meet transformational energy targets.”