A microgrid would allow airports to be less dependent on local utilities for electricity, and in the face of power blackouts or emergencies, be better equipped to have an instantaneous and dependable power source.. A microgrid would allow airports to be less dependent on local utilities for electricity, and in the face of power blackouts or emergencies, be better equipped to have an instantaneous and dependable power source.. It is part of a series of briefing notes that provide a high-level overview of the status of countries' off-grid solar markets, as well as relevant policies and programs1. 11 The information and views expressed in this brief are GOGLA's alone and are based on our current understanding of the policy. . Ci-Dev is helping to support a small but growing off-grid lighting market. In coordination with the Development Bank of Ethiopia, a $60 million World Bank project is working to distribute 2.8 million solar lanterns and more than 200,000 solar home systems to households that are not connected to the. . Ethiopia is increasingly identifying the urgent need to transition from traditional energy sources to more sustainable alternatives. Among these, solar energy emerges as a beacon of hope, poised to transform Ethiopia's energy landscape and drive socioeconomic development. Significantly, the country. . Microgrids are localized energy systems that operate independently from a wider electrical grid. Applicable across multiple industries, including at wastewater plants and industrial facilities, microgrids are a strong emerging trend in the power delivery space. As such, many airports are looking to. . Co-funded by the EU, EnDev installed five solar mini-grids, electrified over 100 health facilities, and boosted local markets for clean energy and cookstoves—while advancing dialogue on battery waste management. The European Union co-funded the Energising Development (EnDev) programme in Ethiopia. . Corrosion is a phenomenon that occurs on pipes, reinforced concrete structures, and storage tanks and causes a major impact on the facility structures and can have a major impact on a facility's structural integrity. This can result in a serious failure in the system and lead to substantial.