Renewable Energy Procurement in Ethiopia
Overcoming obstacles in procurement from independent power producers
Abstract
Developing countries are increasingly using auctions for the procurement of utility-scale renewable electricity, due to the potential for attracting private investment. However, auction design and implementation can face serious obstacles due to complex context-specific factors. In 2017, Ethiopia launched its Public–Private Partnership (PPP) policy and procurement framework to promote infrastructure development, including electricity generation. Since 2018, it has organised renewable energy auctions to procure new capacity from independent
This research is part of the Energy and Economic Growth (EGG) Programme
Citation
Ayele, S.; Shen, W.; Worako, T.K.; Baker, L.H. and Hadush, S. (2021) Renewable Energy Procurement in Ethiopia: Overcoming Obstacles in Procurement from Independent Power Producers, IDS Research Report 87, Brighton: Institute of Development Studies, DOI: 10.19088/IDS.2021.064