A solar assembly plant to produce a range of solar powered and environmentally conscious products is expected to be launched in Ethiopia in the near future. Among the products that will be produced by the factory will be solar panels with the ability to generate as much as 60 watts of electricity, charge controllers and Light Emitting Diode lamps which are known for being electricity efficient.

An area has already been set aside for an exhibition and training center in the Oromia Regional State according to Samson Tsegaye, Country Director for The Solar Energy Foundation.

The area dubbed the ‘Solar Valley’ is located on 15 thousand square meters of land within the Tatek Industrial Park.
The foundation expects the financing to launch the assembly project to come from solar companies seeking for investment opportunities said Samson.

It is estimated that the project will require six months and 5 million US dollars to complete the project which is expected to employee 200 people. The project is expected to benefit rural communities who have lower access to electricity as well as urban populations in need of more efficient power.

The Solar Energy Foundation is an International Non Governmental Organization was established in Germany in 2005 with the aim of providing electricity to rural areas through Solar Energy Technology.

Source: Capital