Melka Wakena Hydroelectric Power Station

Melka Wakena Power Station
Country Ethiopia
Location Ethiopia
Coordinates 7°10′22″N 39°26′10″E / 7.17278°N 39.43611°E / 7.17278; 39.43611Coordinates: 7°10′22″N 39°26′10″E / 7.17278°N 39.43611°E / 7.17278; 39.43611
Status Operational
Owner(s) Ethiopian Electric Power
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Hydropower
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 153 MW (205,000 hp)

The Melka Wakena Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Wabe Shebelle River in Ethiopia. It has a power generating capacity of 153 megawatts (205,000 hp) enough to power over 100,300 homes.[1] The Melka Wakena Power Station was built in 1988 over an active archeological site.

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References

  1. ↑ "Melka Wakena - Hydro Power Station in Ethiopia". www.bioone.org. 2008-07-25. Archived from the original on 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2009-08-01.


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