Gilgel Gibe II Power Station
The Gilgel Gibe II Power Station is a hydroelectric power station on the Omo River in Ethiopia. It is located about 80 km (50 mi) east of Jimma in Wolaita/Dawro Region. The power station receives water from a tunnel entrance 7°55′27″N 37°23′16″E on the Gilgel Gibe River. It has an installed capacity of 420 MW and was inaugurated on January 14, 2010. Almost two weeks after inauguration, a portion of the head race tunnel collapsed, causing the station to shut down. Repairs were completed on December 26, 2010.
| Gilgel Gibe II Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Location | Jimma, Oromia Region |
| Coordinates | 7°45′25″N 37°33′44″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner(s) | Ethiopian Electric Power |
| Thermal power station | |
| Turbine technology | Hydroelectric |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 4 x Pelton-type |
| Nameplate capacity | 420 MW |
| Annual net output | 1635 GWh Est. |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.