Recently, Windey Energy Technology Group Co., Ltd. and AMEA Power, a leading renewable energy company in the Middle East, Africa, and emerging Asian markets, officially signed awarding document in Dubai for the supply of wind turbines for Ethiopia’s AYSHA I Wind Power Project. This project is Ethiopia’s first renewable energy project developed under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model and is currently one of the largest wind power projects in East Africa, marking another landmark achievement in China-Africa green energy cooperation.
Cheng Chenguang, General Manager of Windey Energy Technology Group, and Hussain J. Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, attended the signing ceremony and witnessed the partnership being formalized. As Ethiopia's first successful application of the IPP model in the renewable energy sector, the project has passed rigorous due diligence by multiple international financial institutions and secured financing approval from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The African Development Bank will also collaborate with multilateral institutions such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to mobilize additional financing for the project, providing a replicable model for governments, multilateral institutions, and international private investors to jointly participate in renewable energy development in Africa. Once operational, the project is expected to generate approximately 1.189 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. Over its 25-year operational period, it is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 1.39 million tons, providing strong support for Ethiopia’s National Electrification Program, net-zero emissions strategy, and the African Union’s “Mission 300” clean energy initiative.
This collaboration marks the first partnership between Windey and AMEA Power, representing a significant breakthrough for Windey in the African market and a key step forward in its global expansion strategy. AMEA Power has long been committed to advancing the energy transition and investing in and developing renewable energy projects across the Middle East, Africa, and emerging Asian markets. Leveraging their respective strengths in technological R&D, project development, and global resource integration, both parties will jointly advance green energy development in Africa.
The WD200-7700 is a high-capacity onshore wind turbine developed by Windey for overseas markets. It incorporates advanced front-end integrated drivetrain technology and features high reliability and adaptability, making it well suited to East Africa’s complex terrain and variable wind conditions while meeting local grid-connection requirements. Currently, this turbine model has been operating stably in multiple overseas projects, providing solid support for Windey’s overseas market expansion.
Hussain J. Al Nowais said: “We fully recognize Windey Energy Technology Group’s comprehensive capabilities in wind power technology research and development, international project experience, and service support.. The AYSHA I project represents a strong start to our collaboration. Moving forward, we look to deepen collaboration on more renewable energy projects, jointly supporting the realization of Africa’s energy transition goals.”
“Africa is a significant growth engine in the global energy transition. The AYSHA I project, as Ethiopia’s first IPP renewable energy project and one of the largest wind power projects in East Africa, is a key achievement in Windey’s strategy to deepen its overseas presence and expand into the African market.” Looking ahead, Cheng Chenguang said, Windey will leverage its leading wind power technology, global supply chain system, and full life-cycle service capabilities to continue deepening cooperation with AMEA Power, drive the implementation of more clean energy projects in Africa, and contribute Chinese wisdom and solutions to global green and low-carbon development.
