Overview
Technology: conventional storage.
Ownership: Ethiopian Electric Power Corp.
Why it matters
- The 6th-largest hydropower plant in Ethiopia by capacity (of 13 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
- Provides about 2.8% of Ethiopia's operating hydropower capacity and roughly 2.5% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
- Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Genale Dawa III hydroelectric plant?
Genale Dawa III hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 254 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Genale Dawa III hydroelectric plant?
Ethiopian Electric Power Corp.
Where is Genale Dawa III hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Approximate coordinates: 5.5105, 39.7182.
When did Genale Dawa III hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 2020. Current status: Operating.