Hilawe Lakew is a highly experienced energy engineer and environmental analyst with over three decades of expertise in industrial, household, and rural energy program planning and development. His work focuses on energy efficiency and the harnessing and utilization of alternative energy resources, including solar, wind, micro-hydro, and biomass technologies. Hilawe is recognized for his significant contributions to energy policy formulation, planning, and management, as well as his role in leading teams on various energy and development projects.
He has a strong background in planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating clean energy technologies and programs. His extensive experience includes the management and coordination of local and international projects related to rural and urban energy development, marketing and commercialization of innovations, and assessing the social and environmental impacts of energy projects. Additionally, Hilawe has successfully organized and executed numerous training sessions, seminars, and workshops on various energy-related topics.
Education
Master’s Degree, Renewable Energy and The Environment
University of Reading
Certificate, Energy Management and Systems Technology
Maastricht School of Management
Bachelor’s Degree, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Addis Ababa University
Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Science
HiLCOE School of Computer Science and Technology
Professional Experience
Co-Founder and Managing Director | A&H Development Solutions
Sep 2012 – Present | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Co-founded and lead an engineering enterprise focused on research and development, manufacturing, and sales of clean cooking technologies. He oversees the development and commercialization of innovative energy solutions, contributing to sustainable energy practices.
Co-Founder and Director of Projects | Ethio Resource Group
Nov 2005 – Present | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advise on renewable energy policy and technology development. He manages the first private sector-owned solar-wind hybrid mini-grid in Ethiopia, which connects over 300 rural households, demonstrating the viability of renewable energy solutions in rural areas.
Renewable Energy Expert | Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ethiopia
Sep 1989 – Dec 2002 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hilawe served as a Renewable Energy Expert, contributing to the development and implementation of various renewable energy projects and programs. His work included energy baseline studies, needs assessments, and the promotion of clean energy technologies.