POWERCHINA wind project: demonstration along Belt, Road

The Adama wind power project in Ethiopia, which was undertaken by POWERCHINA appeared on CCTV-13 due to its contribution to sustainable development along the Belt and Road.

According to the latest data, as of the third quarter of 2018, 136 wind turbines of the project with a total installed capacity of 204,000 kilowatt have generated 2.3 billion kWh of electricity. The wind turbine utilization rate surpassed 98 percent.

The Adama wind power project has attracted the attention of the African Union and even the world.

The project will not only help increase Ethiopia's energy supply, but also help optimize the country's power supply structure and inject new impetus into its economic development.

In addition, the project has also triggered industrial demonstrations in the east African region. It is a model for China to help African countries achieve green development and an example of the mutually beneficial pragmatic cooperation between China and African countries.

The project represents Africa's desire for green development and has been widely praised by the Ethiopian government and the international community.

Located in the eastern part of Africa, Ethiopia is an extension of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and a pilot country for capacity cooperation between China and Africa. It is also the fastest growing non-oil economy in Africa.

A partial view of the Adama wind power project built by POWERCHINA in Ethiopia [Photo/POWERCHINA]