Melka Wakena Hydroelectric Power Station
Hydroelectric power plant in southern Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Melka Wakena Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Wabe Shebelle River in Ethiopia. Located in Oromia, the station 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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Melka Wakena Power Station | |
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Country | |
Location | Ethiopia |
Coordinates | 7°10′22″N 39°26′10″E |
Status | Operational |
Owner(s) | Ethiopian Electric Power |
Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Hydropower |
Power generation | |
Nameplate capacity | 153 MW (205,000 hp) |
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