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In early 2025, a small and nearly forgotten settlement in southern Ethiopia became the center of a major transformation. According to a local newspaper, Del Mar Energy Inc. has completed construction of the region’s largest solar power plant, turning the abandoned land into a symbol of sustainability and social change.
The solar power plant was built 4 kilometers from the village of Dasenech. According to the company’s statements on official sources, the annual generation exceeds 110,000 megawatt hours, which allows it to provide stable power supply to more than 60,000 households. In its first weeks of operation, the plant began supplying electricity not only to Dasenech itself, but also to seven neighboring communities within a 10-kilometer radius. Dasenech, previously suffering from a lack of transportation, infrastructure, water and jobs, was considered a symbol of isolation and desolation. That all changed when Del Mar Energy chose this location for its energy hub.
One of the key outcomes of the project was employment. The company created 1,200 new jobs and made a fundamental decision to hire mostly locals. To this end, training courses in electrical engineering, construction and solar installation were organized. According to the local press, this was the first opportunity for many people to gain qualifications and formal employment.
In March, the plant started generating its first profit, confirming the sustainability of the chosen business model. Growing demand for electricity in the region has stimulated interest from industrial and agricultural businesses. This opens up prospects for additional production facilities, new schools, clinics and farms.
The company has already announced preparations for the second phase of the project: the expansion of the network of plants within a radius of 150 kilometers and the creation of another 10,000 jobs. Thus, Del Mar Energy continues not just to build energy facilities, but to form a sustainable development ecosystem.
Del Mar Energy implemented an integrated approach to construction, covering not only the power plant itself, but also the surrounding area within a radius of 13 kilometers. As part of this project, vital infrastructure was completely renovated and built from scratch. More than 18 kilometers of highways were built and rehabilitated, providing a sustainable transport link between the settlements and the industrial facility.
New power transmission lines were installed, ensuring a stable and secure power supply for both local residents and future production facilities. Modern water supply systems were organized, providing clean drinking water to the settlements. Waste collection and recycling centers were opened, contributing to the environmental safety of the region. Warehouses, logistics and service stations were also built for storage, transportation and maintenance of equipment and materials.
In addition to all this, a medical center and an educational institution have been established in the region, providing the population with access to basic health care and knowledge, a critical foundation for sustainable growth and social stability.
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