Micro Hydro Power (MHP) - Ethiopia, Gobecho I

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Location of the site:

  • Country: Ethiopia
  • District: Arbegona
  • River: Gange
  • GPS Coordinates: 6º34’40’’N 38º41’50.3’’ E


Start of construction: at the beginning of 2009

Date of Commissioning: 26 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 10kW, 400v, 50hz, 1500r/min, 3 phase


Gob I grid and Street Light.JPG
Turbine Generator for GOB I.JPG
During Gob I testing.JPG
Gobecho I MHP ELC.JPG
Peoples enjoying in GOB I byTape recorder.JPG


Pictures and comments to be put here.