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4 FAQs about Ethiopia communication base station electricity price

What is Ethiopia's new electricity tariff schedule?

The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has unveiled a revised electricity tariff schedule, effective from October 11 to December 30, 2025, as part of the country's ongoing multi-year power sector reform. Under the new rates, residential electricity tariffs are now tiered according to consumption.

What is the electricity price in Ethiopia?

The residential electricity price in Ethiopia is ETB 0.658 per kWh or USD 0.005. The electricity price for businesses is ETB 1.611 kWh or USD 0.011. These retail prices were collected in December 2024 and include the cost of power, distribution and transmission, and all taxes and fees. Compare Ethiopia with 150 other countries.

How is electricity produced in Ethiopia?

Based on the United States Energy Information Adminstration data from 2022, electricity in Ethiopia is produced from the following sources: fossil fuels 0.06%, wind 3.83%, solar 0.26%, hydro 95.84%, nuclear 0.00%, and geothermal 0.00%. You can also compare the energy mix of Ethiopia to other countries.

What is Ethiopia's electricity reform programme?

The adjustments are part of Ethiopia's phased electricity reform programme, launched in 2024 to address chronic underpricing, achieve cost recovery, and ensure sector sustainability. Tariffs had remained largely unchanged for several years, leaving the sector financially strained amid rising infrastructure costs.

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