Ethiopia seeks to develop agriculture through renewable energy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
Representatives from Uganda and Nigeria see Ethiopia’s renewable resources as a way to modernise agriculture, develop regional electricity trade and promote clean transport. Options discussed include solar irrigation and drying, as well as technical partnerships, according to Ethiopian agency Fanamc.
Ethiopia wants to harness renewable energy to modernise agriculture, develop regional electricity trade and promote clean transport, Fanamc reports. Representatives from Uganda and Nigeria discussed opportunities for joint investment and technical partnerships to accelerate Africa’s energy transition.
Paddy Bakengana, a programme officer at the Uganda Solar Energy Association, advocated developing renewable technologies in agriculture between Ethiopia and Uganda. Solar-powered irrigation pumps could increase productivity, improve efficiency and reduce post-harvest losses, he said.
The initiative builds on priorities already raised by Addis Ababa, including regional diplomacy based on clean energy and agricultural development for food sovereignty.
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