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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 4, 2026
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Ethiopia’s power generation capacity more than doubled in 7 years

Data from the EEP showed that hydropower currently dominates the country's electric energy output, with wind contributing close to 5 percent and geothermal less than 1 percent. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Ethiopia has more than doubled its power generation capacity in the past seven years, establishing itself as Africa’s leading renewable energy hub. The country's installed power generation capacity has expanded from 4,462 to 9,752 megawatts.
- Ethiopia's power generation capacity has increased to 9,752 megawatts.
- The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) reported the significant expansion.
- National electricity access has risen to approximately 54 percent, supported by over 21,000 km of transmission lines.
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