Germany to support Ethiopia in green hydrogen export: Ambassador

 ADDIS ABABA -Germany is ready to support Ethiopia to unleash its potentials and become a green hydrogen exporter, said German Ambassador to Ethiopia.

German Ambassador to Ethiopia Stephan Auera said that Ethiopia is an important partner particularly in renewable energies including green hydrogen.

 He indicated that his country is looking forward to continuing its good cooperation with Ethiopia and help the later to utilize all the potentials to become an exporter of green hydrogen.

Mentioning majority of the global greenhouse gas emission comes from the use of non-renewable energy, the Ambassador said it requires transforming this into the  modern and fossil-fuel-free energy system.

He also expressed the commitment of his government to address climate change and its root cause by transforming the energy system.

Documents indicate that Ethiopia has a large amount of renewable energy capacity from hydropower (45,000 MW), geo-thermal (10,000 MW), wind power (100 GW) and solar system. Ethiopia’s agriculture-led economic strategy, landscape, geographic location and alternative ports in neighboring countries create a huge advantage to produce and export green hydrogen.

However, the country needs immediate help to address drought-driven problems and to apply as a long term solution. Mitigating the drought in Ethiopia requires a holistic and comprehensive approach on addressing climate change, the Ambassador noted.

According to him, Germany also supports Ethiopia to ensure enduring peace. Hence, “we are trying to contribute to achieve sustainable peace in the country,” he said.

BY TSEGAYE TILAHUN

 THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 15 OCTOBER 2023

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