Ethiopia Pursues Green Economy Path Toward Long-Term Energy Security, GCS Says

Addis Ababa, April 29, 2026 (FMC) – The Government Communication Service (GCS) said Ethiopia is advancing a green economy pathway aimed at strengthening long-term energy security through sustained investment in renewable energy and broader development of the energy sector.

In a statement issued this morning, GCS said the government has allocated billions of birr to ease pressure on citizens while implementing wide-ranging measures to manage fuel supply amid global disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

It said fuel availability has been maintained through multiple interventions, using various mechanisms to address supply challenges and ensure continued domestic distribution.

GCS noted that Ethiopia’s policy direction focuses on reducing dependence on imported oil and building national energy self-sufficiency, adding that the country has so far avoided more severe social and economic pressures associated with global fuel market volatility.

According to the statement, progress in renewable energy over the past eight years has played a central role in this outcome. Ethiopia’s electricity generation is largely based on hydropower, wind, and solar energy.

It further indicated that geothermal and nuclear energy are also under development to strengthen long-term supply reliability.

The statement added that expanded renewable energy use has helped ease pressure on the manufacturing sector, which would otherwise have been more exposed to global fuel shortages and price increases.

GCS also highlighted government incentive schemes promoting clean energy adoption, particularly electric vehicles, noting that more than 140,000 electric vehicles are currently in operation in the country.

It further cited ongoing energy infrastructure development, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), wind power projects, and large-scale solar initiatives, alongside increased private sector participation and accelerated development of oil refinery and natural gas projects.

To mitigate the impact of global fuel price volatility, the government continues to provide fuel support amounting to about 20 billion birr per month, in addition to other fiscal measures.

GCS said Ethiopia’s transition toward a green economy provides a clear pathway to long-term energy security and economic stability.