The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has seen a significant boost in revenue from electricity sales to data miners, generating $27 million in less than a year. While this is a positive development, it's essential to consider the potential implications for other sectors.
Experts argue that Ethiopia's growing reliance on data mining as a major source of electricity revenue could pose risks to the country's energy security. Suppose the demand from data mining companies continues to outpace the growth in overall electricity generation. In that case, there is a danger of creating a deficit that could impact other vital sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and households.
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Experts argue that Ethiopia's growing reliance on data mining as a major source of electricity revenue could pose risks to the country's energy security. Suppose the demand from data mining companies continues to outpace the growth in overall electricity generation. In that case, there is a danger of creating a deficit that could impact other vital sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and households.
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https://blog.siltawi.com/post/a-double-edged-sword-for-ethiopia-s-energy-future/
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