DNV GL said the 1MW, twin-bladed turbines from the French manufacturer conform to its A-Design Assessment.

The assessment came after DNV GL helped with considerable “organisational and technical challenges” at the 120MW wind farm, which sits up to 2.5km above sea level.

“Ethiopia has basic infrastructures with a national electrical grid that is still in build-up phase [and] Ashegoda is situated in complex terrain,” said Vergnet.

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