AboutMollalign Abebe
Committed to Justice and Sustainable Energy
ለፍትህ እና ለዘላቂ ኢነርጂ የሚተጋ
Trusted legal counsel with 30+ years experience and energy regulatory expert with 14+ years in Ethiopian Energy sector. Your trusted partner for complex legal matters and sustainable energy solutions.
Professional Achievements
Recognized expertise and credentials that set us apart in legal and energy consulting.
Educational Excellence
LLB & LLM in Business Law – Addis Ababa University
Legal Practice
30+ years of legal practice across justice, government, corporate, and energy sectors
Energy Regulatory Expert
14 years in Ethiopia's Energy Regulatory sector
Energy Consultant
10 years as a licensed Energy Consultant (Except Engineering)
Policy Development
Key drafter and contributor to Energy Proclamation No. 810/2013, Energy Regulation No. 447/2019, and Draft Feed-in Tariff Proclamation and Directives
International Negotiations
Member of negotiation teams for Ethio–Djibouti and Ethio–Sudan PPAs
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our practice and define our commitment to clients.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in everything we do, delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Integrity
Honest, transparent communication and ethical practices are the foundation of our relationships.
Innovation
We embrace innovative approaches to solve complex legal and energy challenges.
Client Focus
Your success is our priority. We build lasting partnerships based on trust and results.
Events & Capacity Building
Empowering the renewable energy sector through knowledge sharing, professional training, and collaborative events.
Vast Renewable Energy Resources
Ethiopia is endowed with vast renewable energy resources. Current share of installed capacity by source are: Hydro 5,220.30 MW, Wind 404 MW, Geothermal 7.3 MW, Bio mass 25 MW. By the end of 2030, the generation capacity will triple the current generation up to 17,500 MW. The nation actively exports electricity to Djibouti, Sudan, and Kenya, establishing regional energy leadership through strategic infrastructure development.
Hydropower Capacity
Current installed capacity: 5,220.30 MW. Ethiopia's hydropower potential continues to drive sustainable energy development with large-scale projects contributing to the national grid.
15+ GW Geothermal Potential
Untapped geothermal energy with rich resources. Reference projects like Aluto Langano - harnessing Earth's natural heat from the ground with heavy steam clouds. Ready for large-scale development and investment.
Abundant Solar Energy
Extensive solar resources with year-round sunshine potential across Ethiopia. Ideal for both utility-scale and distributed solar applications.
Wind Resources
Rich wind energy potential across multiple regions. Significant wind power projects contributing to Ethiopia's renewable energy mix.
Regional Power Export
Ethiopia exports electricity to Djibouti, Sudan, and Kenya - demonstrating regional energy leadership and infrastructure development.
Ethiopia's 15+ GW Geothermal Potential
Ethiopia's geothermal energy resources are among the most promising in Africa. The East African Rift provides extensive untapped geothermal potential, with heavy steam clouds rising from the Earth's natural heat sources—visible evidence of the immense energy stored beneath the ground.
Aluto Langano Geothermal Project
One of Ethiopia's key geothermal references, Aluto Langano demonstrates the visible power of geothermal steam rising from ground vents—heavy white clouds that represent clean, renewable energy literally emerging from the Earth's core.
Ethiopia's Energy Generation Capacity
Current share of installed capacity by source are: Hydro 5,220.30 MW, Wind 404 MW, Geothermal 7.3 MW, Bio mass 25 MW. By the end of 2030, the generation capacity will triple the current generation up to 17,500 MW.
Hydro
5,220.30 MW
Current Installed Capacity
Wind
404 MW
Current Installed Capacity
Geothermal
7.3 MW
Current Installed Capacity
Biomass
25 MW
Current Installed Capacity
2030 Projection
17,500 MW
Triple the current generation capacity by 2030
Training & Capacity Building Programs
We organize comprehensive training programs to build expertise and strengthen the renewable energy sector in Ethiopia and beyond.
Renewable Energy Law & Regulation (RE&R)
Comprehensive training on legal frameworks, policy development, and regulatory compliance for renewable energy projects.
Energy Efficiency & Conservation (EE&C)
Expert-led programs on energy efficiency standards, conservation strategies, and sustainable practices.
Capacity Building Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to enhance skills in renewable energy project development and implementation.
GERD - Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Africa's largest hydroelectric power project
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