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Gilgel Gibe II Power Station
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CountryEthiopia
LocationJimma, Oromia Region
Coordinates7°45′25″N 37°33′44″E / 7.75694°N 37.56222°E / 7.75694; 37.56222
StatusOperational
Owner(s)Ethiopian Electric Power
Thermal power station
Turbine technologyHydroelectric
Power generation
Units operational4 x Pelton-type
Nameplate capacity420 MW
Annual net output1635 GWh Est.

The Gilgel Gibe II Power Station is a hydroelectric power station on the Omo River in Ethiopia. It is located about 80 km (50 mi) east of Jimma in Wolaita/Dawro Region. The power station receives water from a tunnel entrance 7°55′27″N 37°23′16″E / 7.92417°N 37.38778°E / 7.92417; 37.38778 (Gilgel Gibe II Power Station headrace tunnel entrance) on the Gilgel Gibe River. It has an installed capacity of 420 MW and was inaugurated on January 14, 2010. Almost two weeks after inauguration, a portion of the head race tunnel collapsed, causing the station to shut down. Repairs were completed on December 26, 2010.

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