Solar & Storage Ethiopia 2026 will make its first ever debut in Ethiopia on February 27, 2026, at Sapphire Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa. The event will serve as Ethiopia’s first dedicated platform bringing together conference, exhibition, awards, leadership networking, and forums focused exclusively on the country’s solar and energy storage ecosystem.
Positioned as a premium national gathering, Solar & Storage Ethiopia 2026 will convene over 80 senior stakeholders, including policymakers, energy regulators, developers, EPCs, system integrators, financiers, consultants, and technology leaders active across utility scale, commercial and industrial, off grid, hybrid, and storage segments.
The one day conference will feature focused leadership discussions, structured networking, buyer seller interactions, and a B2B innovation showcase. Participation is expected from decision makers across solar PV, battery energy storage, mini grid and hybrid systems, ESG focused institutions, financial organisations, and sustainability driven enterprises reflecting the depth of Ethiopia’s clean energy landscape.
With Mr. Berhanu Woldu, Rural Energy Technology Development Lead Executive Officer, Ministry of Water & Energy, gracing the conference as the Honourable Chief Guest, and strong support from leading partners and sponsors, Solar & Storage Ethiopia 2026 marks a significant milestone for Ethiopia’s clean energy leadership.
A key highlight of the conference will be dedicated presentations, including a Techno Commercial Presentation by Mr. Dahlak Hika Ayana, Sales Manager Ethiopia, JA Solar, and a Knowledge Presentation by Mr. Samson Tolessa, Head of Secretariat, Ethiopian German Energy Cooperation (GIZ), offering market relevant insights into technology performance, policy alignment, and deployment readiness in Ethiopia.
The agenda will also feature two high impact panel discussions titled “S and S Dialogue. Policy, Regulatory, and Investment Pathways for Ethiopia’s Solar and Storage Market” and “S and S Dialogue. Technology, Project Development, and Scalable Deployment of Solar and Storage in Ethiopia”, enabling focused dialogue on policy clarity, investment frameworks, project development, and scalable implementation models.
OUR SPEAKERS:
• Mr. Yalewayker Mandefro Bezie, Director, Energy Resource Development and Conceptual Design, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP)
• Mr. Desalegn Getaneh Woldemariam, Managing Director, Humanitarian Energy
• Mr. Haile Mekonnen, Manager, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Division, Wegagen Bank
• Mr. Dahlak Hika Ayana, Sales Manager Ethiopia, JA Solar
• Mr. Hilawe Lakew Tesema, Director of Projects, Ethio Resource Group
• Ms. Kalkidan Esayas, Consultant, Climate Action & ESG Leader, CEO, Kal Consulting
• Mr. Samson Tolessa, Head of Secretariat, Ethiopian German Energy Cooperation (GIZ)
• Mr. Belay Tikuye, Senior Renewable Energy Consultant, GFA Consulting Group GmbH
• Mr. Girum Feleke Wolde, ESG Manager, Nib International Bank
OUR PARTNERS:
• PAN AFRICAN PARTNER: JA Solar
• GOLD PARTNER: GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd
• SUPPORTING PARTNERS: Ethiopian Women in Energy, Green Finance Alliance, Dubai Renewable Energy Business Group
• STRATEGIC MEDIA PARTNERS: SolarQuarter, Energy Storage Pro.
Alongside the conference, the Solar & Storage Ethiopia Awards 2026 will recognise individuals, organisations, and projects driving leadership, innovation, sustainability, and excellence across Ethiopia’s solar and storage value chain.
Through strategic networking, expert led discussions, techno commercial insights, and industry recognition, Solar & Storage Ethiopia 2026 marks a landmark moment for Ethiopia’s clean energy sector.
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