16–19 July 2026 (Tentative) · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2nd Ethiopian Renewable Energy Summit
Ethiopia's premier multi-stakeholder platform for renewable energy — policy, finance, exhibition, and the inaugural African Coalition of Renewable Energy Associations.
Background & rationale
Ethiopia is at a critical juncture in its renewable energy journey. With abundant hydro, solar, wind, and biomass resources, the country has made notable policy strides — yet adoption remains constrained by fragmented logistics, financing gaps, immature carbon markets, value chain bottlenecks, and limited technology access.
The 2nd Ethiopian Renewable Energy Summit (ERES 2026) breaks these silos. Convened as ESEDA moves toward becoming a national renewable energy association, it addresses the full value chain — from policy and finance to logistics, productive use, and continental collaboration.
Overall goal: Accelerate renewable energy adoption in Ethiopia and across Africa through high-level dialogue, a live 3-day exhibition, and a historic step toward a Pan-African coalition of associations.
Expected Leadership & Partners
Office of the Prime Minister
Opening ceremony (PM or Deputy PM — TBC)
Ministry of Water and Energy
Event Partner — MOWE
Ministry of Agriculture
Event Partner — MOA
SNV - ClIMATEWORKS - SELCO - IWUMI - GIZ
Development & Event Partners
Summit Objectives
Technology exhibition
Showcase cutting-edge renewable energy technologies, products, and services through a live 3-day exhibition.
Matchmaking & investment
Facilitate B2B, B2G, and B2D conversations between government, private sector, and development partners.
Thematic deep-dives
PURE, logistics, value chain, policy, finance, systems, carbon credits, and adoption hindrances.
African coalition launch
Inaugural session toward a Coalition of African Renewable Energy Associations with formal MOU intent.
Field demonstration
Optional solar-powered bus visit to live renewable energy sites (budget dependent).
2025 Recap
3-Day Programme (Tentative)
- Day 1 · 09:00Opening ceremony & high-level speeches
PM Office, MOWE, MOA ministers and key partner remarks. Panels: Policies & Systems; Finance & Investment.
- Day 1 · PMLive exhibition opens
Continuous floor access — mornings and afternoons. English–Amharic interpretation in plenary sessions.
- Day 2 · 09:00PURE, logistics & value chain
Productive use of renewable energy, distribution infrastructure, investment spotlight. Invite-only development partner roundtable.
- Day 3 · 09:00Carbon markets & adoption barriers
Article 6 readiness, affordability, skills gaps. Special session: African Renewable Energy Associations coalition (MOU intent).
- Day 3 · PMClosing ceremony or solar field visit
Summary of outcomes & way forward. Optional solar-powered bus field visit for VIPs, sponsors & media (budget dependent).
Exhibition floor
Solar & storage
Solar PV, battery storage, mini-grids, monitoring and control systems.
Productive use (PURE)
Solar pumps, cold storage, agro-processing and SME energy solutions.
E-mobility & appliances
Electric mobility, energy-efficient appliances, and after-sales infrastructure.
Partners & research
SNV, GIZ, SELCO, WRI, ClimateWorks, AAU and international firms — programmatic displays.
Press & media corner
Interviews with ministers, CEOs, and development partners — 10+ media outlets expected.
Networking zones
Marked areas on the exhibition floor for informal B2B and B2G conversations.
Exhibition Days
Technology Categories
Networking Zones
Join Ethiopia's Renewable Energy Summit
Government, private sector, development partners, researchers, associations, exhibitors, and general participants — register to attend panels and the 3-day exhibition.
Ethiopian Renewable Energy Summit
Register for panels, exhibition access, B2B matchmaking, and the inaugural African associations coalition session.
Register for ERES 2026
Already registered? Contact the organiser.
