Gilgel Gibe I Dam
| Gilgel Gibe I Dam | |
|---|---|
Francis-type | |
| Installed capacity | 184 MW |
The Gilgel Gibe I Dam is a rock-filled
hydroelectric power production. The Gilgel Gibe I hydroelectric powerplant has an installed capacity of 184 MW, enough to power over 123,200 households.[1] The dam is 1,700 m (5,600 ft) long and 40 m (130 ft) tall. Construction on the dam began in 1988 but work was halted in 1994. In 1995 construction restarted with a new construction firm. The power station was commissioned in 2004.[2]
Water from the dam is diverted through a 9.2 km (5.7 mi) long tunnel to an
Omo River
.
References
- ^ "EIB to Kick in for Gilgel Gibe 1?". www.africaintelligence.com. 2007-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
- ^ "Hydroelectric Power Plants in Ethiopia & Kenya". IndustCards. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
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