Green Energy Summit promotes collaboration and innovation
Addis Ababa hosted the Green Energy Summit 2024, organized by Huawei Ethiopia, on April 15, 2024. The event, held under the theme “Together for the Greener Ethiopia,” showcased new green energy technologies and marked the launch of related services. Additionally, Huawei Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) to establish a strategic partnership encompassing digital transformation, corporate culture, green energy, and management collaboration.
During the summit’s opening remarks, Liu Jifan, CEO of Huawei Ethiopia, commended the environmental initiatives undertaken by African nations, including Ethiopia, in recent years. He emphasized the potential of solar energy solutions, particularly in regions facing electricity system instability and rising oil costs. Huawei is committed to leveraging its expertise in power electronics and ICT technology to contribute to a greener Ethiopia and collaborate with the entire ecosystem in building a sustainable world.
Tariku Demissie, the Chief Technology Officer of Ethio-Telecom, delivered a speech titled “Leverage Technology for Sustainable, Green Development.” He highlighted Ethiopia’s abundant renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower, and the government’s ambitious goals for renewable energy generation. Demissie emphasized that green energy not only relies on energy sources but also necessitates efficient utilization and management systems.
A strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Huawei Digital Power and Ethiopian Electricity Utility (EEU) to foster cooperation and capacity building in the sustainable energy sector. The CEOs of Huawei Ethiopia, Liu Jifan, and Ethiopian Electricity Utility, Shiferaw Telila, formalized the agreement, which aims to promote the development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions, with a particular focus on capacity-building initiatives.
The collaboration seeks to provide off-grid alternative electricity services and establish EV charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as introduce advanced technologies to enhance facility operations. The summit facilitated a “Green Energy Dialogue” session, bringing together government officials from Ethiopian Electric Utility, Ethiopian Electric Power, Petroleum and Energy Authority, as well as representatives from the private sector. The session aimed to discuss the challenges and opportunities of EV charging and green energy adoption in Ethiopia, fostering knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration in the green energy, data center facilities, critical power, and EV charging industries.
The Green Energy Summit 2024 served as a platform for decision-makers from public and private organizations interested in implementing renewable energy solutions in Ethiopia to come together and explore opportunities for sustainable development.
