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Survey of Energy Resources 2007

Solar Country Notes

Ethiopia
Solar energy availability in Ethiopia ranges between 1 700 and 2 200 kWh/m2/yr. Solar PV is used for telecommunication applications, for rural lighting and for rural social services (water pumping, health and education). Three-quarters of the installed PV capacity is used for telecoms. Total installed PV capacity was 2 940 kWp at end-2005.

Solar water heating is employed by some urban homes and commercial establishments. At the end of 2005 an estimated 200 units, with 400 m2 of absorber area, were operational.