The Ashegoda power plant is currently undergoing efforts to maximize its power generation capacity, according to the Generation Operation Technical Support Office of Ethiopian Electric Power.

vMr. Abdu Yimam, the office’s head, has indicated that the power plant, previously disrupted due to security concerns in the northern region, is now back to normal operation but not yet functioning at full capacity.

Maintenance and inspection activities are underway in three stages to facilitate reaching maximum capacity, he stated.

The project finance has been secured from the French Development Agency and the European Investment Bank.

The initial phase will be undertaken by Vernet, followed by subsequent phases handled by General Electric companies.

Experts have conducted site inspections based on partner organizations’ recommendations, identifying necessary spare parts to be procured from manufacturing factories to enable full operational capacity.

To facilitate the project’s execution, Mr. Abdu mentioned that experts conducted a thorough site inspection following recommendations from partner organizations.

As a result of this inspection, they are currently in the process of identifying and procuring spare parts from manufacturing factories. These parts will enable the power plant to operate at its maximum capacity effectively.

Furthermore, Mr. Abdu noted that the system connected to the SCADA controller, Galileo, is undergoing an upgrade to its latest model.

He also highlighted that a local tender has been initiated, and contracts have been finalized with the winning companies to resolve the battery spare parts issue, thereby ensuring the power plant’s full operational functionality.

Additionally, Mr. Abdu mentioned that a tender has been issued to address the station’s water supply concern in a sustainable manner.

Operating at maximum capacity, the Ashegoda power plant will play a crucial role in ensuring a reliable power supply across the country.

The Ashegoda wind farm has a capacity of 120 megawatts.