(PV) energy
The Ministry of Water and Energy has announced that preparations are in the final stages to provide electricity powered by photovoltaic (PV) energy to about 25 small rural villages.
The Ministry’s Executive Director for Rural Energy Technology Development and Transfer, Birhanu Woldu, told ENA that efforts are underway to expand access to electricity through alternative energy sectors.
Birhanu highlighted photovoltaics as a key alternative energy source and explained ongoing initiatives to enable rural communities to beneft from this technology
He stressed the use of mini-grid technology to bring electricity to remote rural villages located far from the main power grid.
“This mini-grid technology enables us to provide electricity not only for domestic consumption but also for community services,” Birhanu explained.
The Executive Director added that the power supply would significantly improve access to energy for health centres, educational institutions and other community service providers.
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