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4 years ago

GIS identifies 20 potential hydropower sites in Ethiopia's Gumara River Basin.

American Academic Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences
GIS Based Assessment of Hydropower Potential (A Case Study on Gumara River Basin)
Mehari Kebede Ayele

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The researchers used satellite data and GIS tools to find 20 potential sites for hydropower projects along the Gumara River in Ethiopia. This study helps decision-makers in the energy sector choose suitable locations for small hydropower plants with high power potential, which could reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation.