The wind on the East African plateau finally received the echo of Chinese wind turbines. In Ethiopia, a land that has long relied on hydropower, Windey has teamed up with international energy giants to open the door to the East African market with a 300 MW wind power benchmark project, opening a new chapter for China's wind power equipment to go global on a large scale.

Windey recently signed a contract with AMEA Power, a leading renewable energy company in the Middle East and Africa, in Dubai, and secured an intention to supply wind turbines for the AYSHA I wind power project in Ethiopia. This project is the first IPP model new energy project in Ethiopia and one of the largest wind power projects in East Africa. The project has an installed capacity of 300 megawatts and a total investment of 508 million to 620 million US dollars. It is constructed and operated by AMEA Power and has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement with Ethiopian Electric Power Company. In July 2026, the African Development Bank provided $110 million in financing, with simultaneous support from institutions such as IFC.

Highlighting the significance of regional benchmarks

The AYSHA I project is a key breakthrough in Ethiopia's energy reform. The local electricity has long relied on hydropower, and the problem of power shortage during the dry season is prominent. Relying on the IPP model, the project introduces private capital to participate in power construction, effectively filling the gaps in power supply, optimizing energy structure, and enhancing grid stability. Windey will exclusively supply all wind turbines, achieving the first large-scale landing of Chinese wind turbines in the Ethiopian market. This is also another important layout for the company in the African market after its breakthrough in the Middle East.

Empowering Overseas Layout with Projects

This signing is an important milestone for Windey's global development. The company's overseas business has doubled in growth for two consecutive years, and its overseas competitiveness continues to strengthen. This project has triple value: successfully entering the core market of East Africa and creating a regional benchmark project; Winning in high standard international bidding validates the comprehensive strength of domestically produced wind turbines on par with international standards; Seize the opportunity to accelerate wind power in Africa and expand the channels for Chinese equipment to go abroad.

The overseas model is becoming increasingly mature

The IPP model for new energy in Africa has become mainstream, relying on mature mechanisms such as private investment, international financing, and long-term power purchase, providing opportunities for Chinese enterprises to expand their entire industry chain overseas. Windey has partnered with leading international developer AMEA Power, marking the successful entry of domestic wind power equipment into the international high-end supply chain, forming a replicable paradigm of Chinese equipment+international development going global, and promoting deep cooperation in new energy between China and Africa. Keywords: Windey, Ethiopia, IPP model

With the implementation of benchmark wind power projects in Ethiopia, Windey has completed multi-point layouts in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa. The project will promote Ethiopia's transformation from a single hydropower system to a wind solar complementary energy system, and a new stage of development for Chinese wind power enterprises to explore the African market has begun.Editor/Gong Ziwei