World Power Plants

Hydroelectric Power Plants in Ethiopia

11 plants · 3,813 MW total installed capacity

#Power plantCapacity (MW)Year
1Gilgel Gibe III1,8702015
2Beles4602010
3Gilgel Gibe II4202010
4Tekeze3002009
5Gilgel Gibe I1842004
6Melka Wekana1531983
7Fincha1341973
8Fincha Amerti Nesha1002011
9Tis Abay I84.42002
10Awash II641996
11Koka43.21960

Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in Ethiopia

How many Hydroelectric power plants are in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has 11 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 3,813 MW.

What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia?

Gilgel Gibe III is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia, with an installed capacity of 1,870 MW, commissioned in 2015.

What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia?

The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia is Gilgel Gibe III (2015).

What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia?

The average Hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia has a capacity of 347 MW.