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Micro Hydro Power (MHP) - Ethiopia, Gobecho II
Location of the site:
- Country: Ethiopia
- District: Arbegona
- River: Gange
- GPS Coordinates: 6º34’39.7’’N 38º41’50’’E
The MHP power plant Gobecho II has a capacity of 30 kW and is planned to be inaugurated in June 2011. Current estimations show that approximately 200 households will be connected to the plant. The maximum number of households that could be supplied is estimated to be 700 (given that no public facilities such as schools and health centers are connected).
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| Gobecho II waterfall | Gobecho II powerhouse (under construction) |



















