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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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