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The largest hydro-power scheme in Ethiopia has been launched raising hopes of the country’s aim of self-sufficiency and exporting power in the near future.
The project, which was financed by Italy, to the tune of about US$ 407 million, will produce 420 megawatts of electricity. It is the second hydro-power plant to be inaugurated in Ethiopia after the 300MW Tekeze project which officially inaugurated in November last year.
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