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generates a surplus available for export. The projected rapid growth in population and intensity of urbanization will require an increase in generation capacity and an efficient transmission and distribution system. In particular, the projected increase in demand for electricity in the city will stress the current system and require a reinforcement of transmission corridors from western and north western regions to Addis and the continuous upgrading and expansion of existing substations which are more than 40 years old. Both AACG and the utilities should put in place a collaboration mechanism to ensure proper and timely planning of needed infrastructure to match the city development.