Ethiopian Electric Utility Deploys AI and Digital Tech to Anchor Power Reliability

Addis Ababa, June 22, 2026 (ENA)__The Ethiopian Electric Utility is systematically integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge digital technologies to forge a highly resilient and dependable national power grid, said Getu Geremew, the utility's Chief Executive Officer.

Speaking to ENA, the CEO emphasized that these modernized interventions are part of a targeted infrastructural overhaul designed to predict grid vulnerabilities, minimize interruptions, and drastically elevate public service delivery.

Getu announced that the institution is actively leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies to anchor a highly reliable and resilient power supply across the nation.

The CEO stated that the utility is executing targeted interventions to maximize the operational efficiency and capacity of high-voltage transmission lines and distribution substations.

To decisively mitigate power interruptions, he explained that the institution is aggressively prioritizing critical grid upgrades, comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation, and structured preventive maintenance frameworks.

He revealed that state-of-the-art digital technologies and artificial intelligence are being dynamically deployed to forecast and diagnose sudden technical faults before they occur, thereby guaranteeing an uninterrupted flow of electricity.

The CEO pointed out that these substantial infrastructure modernization projects are being financed through a strategic combination of state capital allocations and funding secured from international development partners.

Parallel to the physical engineering works, he noted that the utility is rolling out sweeping institutional transformation programs specifically aimed at enhancing the agility, speed, and overall quality of customer care interfaces.

By implementing highly innovative systems, the utility is synchronizing its efforts to upscale network capacity, re-engineer operational workflows, and execute rigorous preventive maintenance schedules simultaneously.

To ensure consumers experience prompt and efficient service, he added that a focused campaign is underway to strengthen internal technical capacities and completely restructure field maintenance crews into highly responsive units.

Concluding his remarks, the CEO underscored that the resulting breakthroughs in modernizing customer support systems are already driving a profound and highly visible improvement in the utility's overaching operational effectiveness.