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China EXIM Bank Funds Construction of Messabo Harrena Wind Farm
| Funder | Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2009 |
| End Date | Apr 16, 2031 |
| Duration | 8,140 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 30036 |
Grant Description
China EXIM Bank Funds Construction of Messabo Harrena Wind Farm In 2009, Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) signed a preliminary agreement with Hydro China Company and the China Overseas Construction Group (CGCOC) for the construction of two wind farms to be reserved for emergencies. The Messabo Harrena project, the second of these wind farms, will be built at the expected cost of 127 million USD.
It will be financed in part by the Chinese Exim Bank.
The Adama and Messabo Harrena projects will cost about 123 million USD (reports actually say 117) and 127 million USD, respectively. The two projects will generate 51 MW wind power each.
The Adama wind farm is located 95 km east of Addis Ababa, near Adama in Oromia, while the Messabo Harrena project lies 763 km to the north near Mekelle. EEPCo plans to get 30 MW of wind power within six months from the date of the contract.
It is unclear which stage has the project gotten to, and whether an official commitment from China Eximbank has been made.
Sources & References
- Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions of Developing Country Parties
- Ethiopia signs windfarm, dam deals with China
- Independent Power Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
- EEPCo Gives Construction Contracts of New Power Plants to Chinese Company
- Adama I and Adama II Wind Power Projects Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo)
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