Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia
Renewable energy sources are climate- and land-resource-smart development interventions. In Ethiopia, because of its topographic nature and high rainfall availability, mini-hydropower (MHP) is one of the most suitable renewable energy sources. However, it is variable in space and time, thus requirin...
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| author | Abera, Wuletawu Woldearegay, Kifle Tamene, Lulseged D. |
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| description | Renewable energy sources are climate- and land-resource-smart development interventions. In Ethiopia, because of its topographic nature and high rainfall availability, mini-hydropower (MHP) is one of the most suitable renewable energy sources. However, it is variable in space and time, thus requiring accurate estimations regarding its potential for targeting investment. Because of a lack of discharge data and high resolution topographic data, and also because most MHP sites are located
in remote areas, the necessary information for developing MHP plants is not readily available. CIAT and Mekelle University, in collaboration with GIZ, conducted a technical feasibility study of some selected proposed sites in Amhara and Oromia regions of Ethiopia. To obtain the necessary information, an intensive field survey and hydrological modeling were conducted. The two important parameters for estimating power (head and discharge) were calculated from a field theodolite leveling survey
and hydrological modeling at designated locations. The MHP component layout and geotechnical and basic socioeconomic information have also been documented for the 15 proposed MHP sites. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1197202025-11-05T12:08:52Z Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia Abera, Wuletawu Woldearegay, Kifle Tamene, Lulseged D. water power methodology research methods feasibility studies energía hidráulica metodología encuestas Renewable energy sources are climate- and land-resource-smart development interventions. In Ethiopia, because of its topographic nature and high rainfall availability, mini-hydropower (MHP) is one of the most suitable renewable energy sources. However, it is variable in space and time, thus requiring accurate estimations regarding its potential for targeting investment. Because of a lack of discharge data and high resolution topographic data, and also because most MHP sites are located in remote areas, the necessary information for developing MHP plants is not readily available. CIAT and Mekelle University, in collaboration with GIZ, conducted a technical feasibility study of some selected proposed sites in Amhara and Oromia regions of Ethiopia. To obtain the necessary information, an intensive field survey and hydrological modeling were conducted. The two important parameters for estimating power (head and discharge) were calculated from a field theodolite leveling survey and hydrological modeling at designated locations. The MHP component layout and geotechnical and basic socioeconomic information have also been documented for the 15 proposed MHP sites. 2022-05 2022-06-01T06:56:26Z 2022-06-01T06:56:26Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119720 en Open Access application/pdf Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia. CIAT Publication no. 528. Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): International Center for Tropical Agriculture. 52 p. |
| spellingShingle | water power methodology research methods feasibility studies energía hidráulica metodología encuestas Abera, Wuletawu Woldearegay, Kifle Tamene, Lulseged D. Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia |
| title | Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia |
| title_full | Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia |
| title_short | Technical feasibility assessment of mini-hydropower development at selected sites in the Highlands of Ethiopia |
| title_sort | technical feasibility assessment of mini hydropower development at selected sites in the highlands of ethiopia |
| topic | water power methodology research methods feasibility studies energía hidráulica metodología encuestas |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119720 |
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