Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Power Distribution Master Plan

Addis Ababa, July 27, 2026 (ENA) — The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has unveiled a comprehensive 25-year national power distribution expansion and modernization master plan, slated for implementation through 2049.

Speaking at the launch, EEU Chief Executive Officer Getu Geremu called the roadmap a landmark effort to modernize, digitize, and strengthen grid reliability.

He emphasized that upgrading distribution infrastructure is a critical national agenda essential for driving Ethiopia’s long-term economic growth and social transformation.

Under the plan, peak power demand is planned to soar to 39,327 megawatts by 2049, driven by rapid population growth, urban expansion, industrialization, and the rise of electric mobility.

The country plans to construct 128 new power substations over the next quarter-century to meet this demand