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How the growing demand for electric vehicles creates opportunities in Africa
An electric vehicle (EV) boom is fuelling job creation and here’s how Ethiopia is stepping up
👋Welcome to Green Jobs Rising. As Africa accelerates its shift to electric mobility, the demand for rechargeable batteries is soaring. The continent is racing to close the supply gap and 12 nations are leading the charge in EV adoption. Among them, South Africa stands as the market leader.🚗
Chinese BYD, the world’s leader in EV manufacturing, has set up shop in Africa, selling EV batteries in parts of the continent. Meanwhile, Ethiopia, an upcoming player in the EV space, is taking bold steps by establishing its battery plant.🏭 Today, we focus on Ethiopia’s local EV battery production facility, and its promising employment opportunities for young professionals, along with great job opportunities in the climate-friendly sector.🎆🎆
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Ethiopia’s plan to build a local EV battery plant is underway - and guess what? This is great news for you.
As Africa embraces EVs, the demand for rechargeable batteries is rising. Ethiopia alone has over 400 companies importing or assembling EVs. Recent figures show the country has more than 100,000 EVs, and the government is aiming to grow this number to 500,000 in the next 10 years.
What This Means
The number of EVs is increasing, and so is the demand for batteries - so who’s going to fill the gap?
Ethiopia’s plan to establish a local EV battery manufacturing industry is to reduce its reliance on imports and support its expanding EV market.
Why It Matters
The EV revolution runs on batteries, our communities need jobs. As more countries adopt the technology, more battery plants will be established on the continent to meet demand. As industries emerge, roles will open up for engineers, technicians, manufacturers, management, and support staff, among others. Excited? So are we! Stay tuned for great things ahead.
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