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Latest developments from the SaharaX GreenTech initiative and METOS Africa deployment

MilestoneMarch 2026

Phase 1 Pilot Begins: First 200 METOS Stations Deploying in Ethiopia

SaharaX GreenTech Ethiopia officially launches the pilot phase with 200 METOS weather stations being deployed across key agricultural zones in Ethiopia, marking the beginning of Africa's largest weather intelligence network.

PartnershipFebruary 2026

Strategic MOU Signed with Kerchanshe Group

Ethiopia's largest coffee exporter joins as anchor partner, providing critical go-to-market access and agricultural expertise across Ethiopia's coffee-growing regions.

AdvisoryJanuary 2026

C-Level Honorary Executive Advisory Board Established

Six world-class advisors join the SaharaX initiative, bringing expertise in finance, mechanization, regenerative agriculture, climate intelligence, and weather technology.

AnnouncementDecember 2025

SaharaX GreenTech Ethiopia Initiative Announced

Pessl Instruments announces the continental-scale initiative to deploy up to 100,000 METOS stations across Africa, beginning with 7,000 stations in Ethiopia as Phase 1.

TechnologyNovember 2025

FieldClimate Platform Reaches 110,000+ Connected Stations

The FieldClimate cloud ecosystem now connects over 110,000 METOS weather stations globally across 25 countries, providing the proven backbone for the Africa expansion.

ResearchOctober 2025

Tower Sharing Feasibility Study Completed for Ethiopia

Comprehensive analysis confirms that Ethiopia's ~10,000 existing telecom towers can support METOS station co-location, reducing infrastructure costs by 60–70%.

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