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We are happy to invite you to a Webinar on: The First Policy Brief on Ethiopian Energy Pathways

Developed in collaboration with University College of London, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology and FDREPolicy Study Institute
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM UK TIME (02:30 PM - 03:30 PM EAST AFRICAN TIME)

The First Policy Brief Webinar on Ethiopian Energy Pathways will be held on 30th March, 2021 between afternoon 02.30 and 03:30 hours (East African time time) and we would like to invite you to participate. The goal of the Energy system development pathways for Ethiopia (PATHWAYS) project is to steer Ethiopia's transition to modern, clean energy. Specifically, we incorporate behavioural analysis into energy system modelling – putting stakeholders at its heart to achieve an unprecedented degree of inclusivity. The project quantifies the energy, economic and environmental impacts of the many possible developmental pathways for Ethiopia.
The Open Source Energy Modelling tools OSeMOSYS and ONSSET have been used to model the electricity supply system of Ethiopia, as a long- term open-source energy system models and a number of scenarios examined to provide an overview of possible energy system pathways focusing on power generation mix (grid, mini-grid, stand-alone), investments, emissions, etc.. The tools are widely used by academics in research and national governments for their policy planning. They are also regularly used in capacity building activities by UNDP, UNDESA, WBG, EC projects - as their transparency allows for rigorous review.
By attending our Virtual Exchange, you will be able to share your ideas on the current Ethiopian electrical power system and explore pathways to the future energy mix considering different scenarios.We appreciate if you could also forward this email to your colleagues who can contribute to the discussion. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://ucl.zoom.us/j/95706553024?pwd=UUxlRmlCL0l3cXNlKy9LMEF6VXRyZz09
Meeting ID: 957 0655 3024, Passcode: 035430
The DOI is 10.5281/zenodo.4606547: https://zenodo.org/record/4606547#.YE_CE7RKjUI

Dr. Gabrial Anandarajah
University College London, United Kingdom
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Dr Solomon T/mariamTeferi
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Ethiopia
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Dr William Usher
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
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Dr Seid Sied Hassen
Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia
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Policy Brief Abstract

In this briefing note, we provide insights drawn from the Ethiopia Pathways Project, based on quantitative modelling of Ethiopian energy system and spatial electrification pathways.
We demonstrate alternative investment pathways available to achieve the ambitious programme of electrification in Ethiopia, highlighting the role of off-grid technologies to reduce investment costs in the near-term. As demand increases, the rapid expansion of transmission connected hydropower may expose the country to long-term climate risks. Beyond 2030, diversifying the supply system through exploitation of solar, wind, geothermal and natural gas resources, together with new interconnectors, will be needed to help maintain security of supply and meet new demands. In the long term, the results also indicate a limited role for nuclear power and biomass. New opportunities for energy trade could unlock significant potential revenues for Ethiopia, covering upto 30% of the costs of new electricity capacity between 2015 and 2065.
Acknowledgement
Commonwealth & Development Office—UKAID supported this work under the project “Energy system development pathways for Ethiopia (PATHWAYS)”. This is part of the Applied Research Program on Energy for Economic Growth (EEG), led by Oxford Policy Management. The views expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.