PM Abiy Inaugurates Assela Wind Farm, Boosting Ethiopia’s Renewable Energy Capacity

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed this morning presided over the inauguration of the Assela Wind Farm in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Regional State, marking a significant step in Ethiopia’s renewable energy development.

The wind farm adds 100 megawatts of clean energy to the national grid, advancing the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and strengthen the reliability of electricity supply, the Prime Minister said in a social media post after the commissioning of the Assela Wind Farm.

“From our determined efforts to break the darkness through wind energy, Ethiopia has steadily advanced as we proudly inaugurate the Assela Wind Farm today,” he disclosed.

The project reflects Ethiopia’s ongoing commitment to a sustainable and prosperous energy future.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Ethiopia’s progress across all sectors will continue, expressing optimism that the nation’s full potential and greater achievements are approaching.