METEC, a firm owned by the Ethiopian military, will see production launch soon at its solar panel factory according to Ethiopian News Agency.
The factory will be used to generate 20 MW per year at Tatek town.
Major Assefa Yohannes, Power Engineering Industry Manager, said the factory will produce various types of solar panels that generate power from 0.5-400 watt.
Captain Belay Abrha, Factory Head, said the factory’s construction integrates European standard technology. The panels are expected to give service from 25 to 30 years, he added.