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H.E. HabtamuTegegne,Minister for Mines

Discussion with the minister regarding the extraction of raw materials for solar panel production. Zero imports.

Solar Panel Industry in Ethiopia

Strategic Benefits for African Development
- Local industrial capacity: Establish manufacturing facilities that develop long-term technical and production capabilities.
- Employment and skills development: Train local technicians, engineers, and production workers.
- Renewable energy access: Support residential electrification, public infrastructure, commercial facilities, and rural development.
- Technology transfer: Build local expertise in photovoltaic manufacturing, maintenance, testing, and quality assurance.
- Sustainable industrial growth: Integrate solar energy manufacturing with housing, construction, and other industrial development programs.
DGEG Implementation Approach
DGEG can support project development from feasibility studies and equipment selection to factory layout, installation, commissioning, staff training, and production optimization. The appropriate configuration depends on local demand, investment capacity, supply-chain access, and applicable certification requirements.
The objective is to establish a sustainable local industry—not simply install equipment, but develop the people, skills, and production capabilities needed for long-term operation.

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Solar panel manufacturing project
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Target production capacity
5–10 MW per year — small facility

35–40 MW per year — medium facility
100 MW per year or more — large facility
Project type
Modernize an existing factory
Establish a new manufacturing plant
Target market
African domestic and regional markets
Domestic market only
Domestic and international export markets
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