PM Abiy Launches Energy and Industrial Projects at Hawassa Industrial Park

Hawassa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated major industrial projects at Hawassa Industrial Park, marking a significant step in Ethiopia's push toward clean energy and industrial growth. The newly launched facilities include the Toyo Phase 2, Origin, and Lumintech solar factories, alongside the HZ Gas plant.According to Ethiopian News Agency, together, the solar factories are expected to generate an annual capacity of 11.3 gigawatts of clean energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy ambitions. The HZ Gas plant will play a critical role in industrial supply, producing 900 tons of oxygen, 40,000 tons of nitrogen, and 7 tons of hydrogen each year.In a statement shared on social media pages, Prime Minister Abiy said: 'Today in Hawassa, Sidama Region, we proudly inaugurate the Toyo Phase 2, Origin, and Lumintech solar factories, alongside the HZ Gas plant at Hawassa Industrial Park.' He emphasized that the projects have already created substantial employment opportunities, helpin g expand economic prospects and improve livelihoods.Highlighting the broader impact, the Prime Minister noted that while the production capacity of these facilities is significant, it is only a reflection of Ethiopia's vast untapped potential. The Government of Ethiopia has recently accelerated the rollout of major development projects.Today's inauguration further underscores its continued focus on renewable energy expansion and industrial growth as key drivers of the country's economic transformation, as ENA learned.