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| − | '''Location of the site:''' | + | '''Location of the site:''' |
| − | *<u>Country:</u> Ethiopia | + | *<u>Country:</u> Ethiopia |
| − | *<u>District</u>: Bona | + | *<u>District</u>: Bona |
| − | *<u>River</u>: Gange | + | *<u>River</u>: Gange |
*[[GPS coordinates - MHP sites EnDev|<u>GPS Coordinates</u>]]: 6º34’40’’N 38º41’50.3’’ E | *[[GPS coordinates - MHP sites EnDev|<u>GPS Coordinates</u>]]: 6º34’40’’N 38º41’50.3’’ E | ||
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| + | The MHP power plant Gobecho I has a capacity of 7 kW. It was inaugurated in February 26, 2010 and is estimated to have the capacity to supply a total of 700 persons with electricity (given that no public facilities such as schools and health centers are connected). As of May 2011, the plant supplied energy for 16 households (which equals 160 connected persons, given that the average household size in the area is 10 persons), 9 coffee places, 5 shops, a cinema, a health center, a school as well as a church. | ||
| − | + | For more information click [[:file:Fact sheet Gobecho.pdf|here]]. | |
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| + | '''Start of construction:''' at the beginning of 2009 | ||
| + | '''Date of Commissioning:''' Feb. 2010 | ||
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| − | ''' | + | '''Ownership / Operation Modell:''' Gobecho Genet Electric users cooperative/Community based cooperative Society |
| + | '''Tariff structure:''' Flat rate/monthly based per appliance | ||
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| − | ''' | + | '''Turbine:''' T-3 Cross flow turbine/Locally manufactured |
| − | ''' | + | '''Generator:''' A.C. Synchronous Generator/ Power 10 kW, 400 V, 50 Hz, 1500r/min, 3 phase |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:Gobecho I waterfall.jpg|left|370px|Gobecho I waterfall.jpg]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:Gobecho I powerhouse.jpg|left|370px|Gobecho I powerhouse.jpg]] |
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| − | | Gobecho I waterfall | + | | Gobecho I waterfall |
| Gobecho I powerhouse | | Gobecho I powerhouse | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:Gobecho I weir and intake.jpg|left|370px|Gobecho I weir and intake.jpg]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:Turbine Generator for GOB I.JPG|left|370px|Turbine Generator for GOB I.JPG]] |
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| − | | Gobecho I weir and intake | + | | Gobecho I weir and intake |
| Gobecho I turbine | | Gobecho I turbine | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:During Gob I testing.JPG|left|370px|During Gob I testing.JPG]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:Gobecho I MHP ELC.JPG|left|370px|Gobecho I MHP ELC.JPG]] |
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| − | | During Gobecho I testing | + | | During Gobecho I testing |
| Gobecho I | | Gobecho I | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:Peoples enjoying in GOB I byTape recorder.JPG|left|370px|Peoples enjoying in GOB I byTape recorder.JPG]] |
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Image:Gob I grid and Street Light.JPG|left|370px|Gob I grid and Street Light.JPG]] |
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| − | | People enjoying the benefits of electricity supplied by the MHP | + | | People enjoying the benefits of electricity supplied by the MHP |
| Gobecho I grid | | Gobecho I grid | ||
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| − | <br | + | <br>Pictures and comments to be put here. |
| + | [[Category:Ethiopia]] | ||
[[Category:Hydro]] | [[Category:Hydro]] | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 9 December 2011
Location of the site:
- Country: Ethiopia
- District: Bona
- River: Gange
- GPS Coordinates: 6º34’40’’N 38º41’50.3’’ E
The MHP power plant Gobecho I has a capacity of 7 kW. It was inaugurated in February 26, 2010 and is estimated to have the capacity to supply a total of 700 persons with electricity (given that no public facilities such as schools and health centers are connected). As of May 2011, the plant supplied energy for 16 households (which equals 160 connected persons, given that the average household size in the area is 10 persons), 9 coffee places, 5 shops, a cinema, a health center, a school as well as a church.
For more information click here.
Start of construction: at the beginning of 2009
Date of Commissioning: Feb. 2010
Ownership / Operation Modell: Gobecho Genet Electric users cooperative/Community based cooperative Society
Tariff structure: Flat rate/monthly based per appliance
Turbine: T-3 Cross flow turbine/Locally manufactured
Generator: A.C. Synchronous Generator/ Power 10 kW, 400 V, 50 Hz, 1500r/min, 3 phase
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| Gobecho I waterfall | Gobecho I powerhouse |
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| Gobecho I weir and intake | Gobecho I turbine |
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| During Gobecho I testing | Gobecho I |
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| People enjoying the benefits of electricity supplied by the MHP | Gobecho I grid |
Pictures and comments to be put here.
