Difference between revisions of "Micro Hydro Power in Leku, Ethiopia"

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*'''District:''' Jimma<br/>
 
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Leku Migira Mill Upgrading Project is located on the Boru River in Jimma zone. The project seeks to re-develop an existing water mill scheme into dual purpose mechanical mill facility as productive use as well as electrical power generation plant. It is located in the Oromia regional state, Jimma zone, Shebe Sombo woreda.<br/>
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The economic base of the Leku Migira kebele is directly linked to agriculture, mainly production of coffee and maize. A total population of about 3,985 is living in the kebele within 782 households in 25 smaller neighborhoods (gares). This project at its full capacity will benefit about 200 households.
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The general objective of the project is to incorporate into the existing traditional watermill plant, electric generating facility to provide modern clean, affordable and sustainable energy for the kebele. In addition, the project aims to improve the living standard of inhabitants in the kebele.
  
 
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The MHP plant Leku has a capacity of ? kW and is planned to be inaugurated in ? 20?. A total of approximately ? households will be connected to the plant. The maximum number of potentially connectable households is ?.
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The MHP plant Leku has a capacity of 20 kW and is planned to be inaugurated in beginning of 2016. A total of approximately 250 households will be connected to the plant, in addition to social institutions for example: a mosque, a school, a commercial center, a health center, a Farmers Training Center (FTC), a co-operative office and a grain mill owned by Chokerisa Kenisa Leku co-operative.<br/>
  
 
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*'''Start of construction: '''December 2013<br/>
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'''Transmission line type/length:''' Aluminum cable/3300m<br/>
  
 
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Revision as of 09:21, 10 August 2015

Overview

Location of the Micro Hydro Power (MHP) site:


Background

Leku Migira Mill Upgrading Project is located on the Boru River in Jimma zone. The project seeks to re-develop an existing water mill scheme into dual purpose mechanical mill facility as productive use as well as electrical power generation plant. It is located in the Oromia regional state, Jimma zone, Shebe Sombo woreda.

The economic base of the Leku Migira kebele is directly linked to agriculture, mainly production of coffee and maize. A total population of about 3,985 is living in the kebele within 782 households in 25 smaller neighborhoods (gares). This project at its full capacity will benefit about 200 households.


Objective

The general objective of the project is to incorporate into the existing traditional watermill plant, electric generating facility to provide modern clean, affordable and sustainable energy for the kebele. In addition, the project aims to improve the living standard of inhabitants in the kebele.


Details

The MHP plant Leku has a capacity of 20 kW and is planned to be inaugurated in beginning of 2016. A total of approximately 250 households will be connected to the plant, in addition to social institutions for example: a mosque, a school, a commercial center, a health center, a Farmers Training Center (FTC), a co-operative office and a grain mill owned by Chokerisa Kenisa Leku co-operative.


  • Start of construction: December 2013
  • Date of Commissioning: Planned for beginning of 2016
  • Ownership / Operation Modell:
  • Tariff structure: Not yet derived
  • Turbine:
  • Generator:

Electric load controller capacity:

Transmission line type/length: Aluminum cable/3300m


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