Executive Summary
Case Study of the East African Green Power Transmission Project
This project proposed the construction of a cross-border transmission network, designed to carry renewable electricity — particularly from Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) — to neighboring countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and potentially beyond. The system envisioned over 1,300 km of high-voltage lines capable of delivering up to 3,000 MW of clean energy.
Pitch Highlights
The presenter framed the project as both climate-smart and economically strategic. It would enable countries to diversify their energy mix, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and access affordable electricity. The transmission system would integrate into the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), fostering regional energy trade. The financial structure leaned on long-term wheeling agreements and intergovernmental treaties.