The Ministry of Water and Energy, China Agricultural University and Wolaita Sodo University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishment of a Joint Research and Extension Center.
The center intends to support the transition to sustainable energy uses in the agriculture sector for increased income and productivity.
State Minister of Water and Energy, Sultan Wali said the center will contribute a lot in experience sharing on the development of renewable energy resources.
Noting Ethiopia has immense potential of renewable resources including geothermal, wind, solar and hydropower, he said, however, power generation capacity from these resources so far remain low.
He recalled Ethiopia and China have been cooperating in the energy sector though South-South Cooperation.
Minister Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at China Embassy, Yang Yihang said the establishment of the joint research and extension center is highly significant and timely.
The center will become a great platform for both China and Ethiopia to engage and cooperate in the fields of renewable energy, he added.
Moreover, he added that it will contribute to technology transfer and facilitate local communities to adopt renewable energy technology to promote economic growth and improve people's livelihood.
China is playing an important role in terms of development, renewable energy, supported by full supply chains, and robust policy measures, Yang Yihang stated.
He further said China will undertake green development, environmental protection and Climate Action Project for Africa.
“It is hoped that China's experience and practice in this regard could be shared with our friend Ethiopia and other developing countries to have these countries have their full potential in the development of renewable energy,” he added.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency