The Germany-based firm, Siemens, has affirmed an agreement for future energy and transport projects with the Ethiopian government, in accordance to Global Construction Review.
 
It is expected that in inclusion to undertaking projects, Siemens will also be active in financing them and training Ethiopian specialists to operate them.
 
“ We will apply our vast experience and proven technologies as well as training and education capabilities to help build the future of Ethiopia and its people,” said Joe Kaeser, Siemens’ chief executive. “ One of the starting projects affirming our strong commitment in the region is the East Africa Inter-connector.”
 
Responsible for the 1,000km inter-connector, which will let Ethiopia to export up to 2GW of its electricity to Kenya, Siemens will also be active in increasing the national grid, finding particular energy solutions for Ethiopia’s wave of industrial parks as well as discovering micro-grid solutions for remote villages.
 
“ This milestone deal is another step in displaying our strong dedication to the people and government of Ethiopia,” said Sabine Dall’Omo, Siemens’ chief executive for southern and eastern Africa. “ We are here today as we have been since 1927, to help achieve affordable and dependable power supply, create jobs, increase access to training and create local skills alongside local partners.”



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