VOICED : Ethiopia spearheads green

Ethiopia is investing heavily in renewable energy, with projects like Africa's largest wind farm, Eskota. The country aims to supply power to its population and export to neighbors, boosting its economy. Despite challenges, such as limited electricity access and infrastructure needs, Ethiopia plans to increase its energy capacity significantly by 2015, focusing on wind, hydropower, solar, and geothermal sources. These efforts are part of a broader development strategy to lift the nation from poverty and inspire other African countries.

What is one of the main goals of Ethiopia's investment in green energy projects?

• To reduce the population

• To increase oil production

• To supply power to its people and export to neighbors

• To build more coal-fired power stations

Which company built the first 120 MW wind farm in Ethiopia?

• Francis Vergnet Group

• Siemens

• General Electric

• Tesla

By how much does Ethiopia plan to increase its energy production capacity by 2015?

• Twofold

• Tenfold

• Threefold

• Fivefold

What is a significant advantage of investing in wind energy for Ethiopia?

• It requires no initial investment

• It is the only source of energy in Ethiopia

• It complements hydropower by saving water during windy seasons

• It is cheaper than hydropower

What is Ethiopia's broader goal with its investment in alternative energy?

• To inspire other African countries to invest in alternative energy

• To eliminate all forms of energy except solar

• To focus solely on coal energy

• To become the largest oil exporter in Africa