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This review examines Ethiopia's hydropower potential, achievements, challenges, and future pathways for sustainable development.

Achievements, challenges and future pathways of hydropower development in Ethiopia

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This review examines Ethiopia's hydropower potential, achievements, challenges, and future pathways for sustainable development.
Synthesized evidence from river basin assessments and national energy policies.
Evaluated large-scale projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and Gibe series.
Proposed mitigation strategies for sustainable hydropower expansion.
Less than 12% of Ethiopia's estimated 45,000 MW hydropower potential is currently harnessed.
Major projects have positioned Ethiopia as a potential energy hub for economic growth and export.
Identified challenges include climate variability, resource management, and infrastructure limitations.

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Review highlights hydropower's role in energy, water management, and economic growth in Ethiopia.

Shomre et al. (2026) studied this question.

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