The Koka Hydropower Dam is poised to meet its power generation targets for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, according to station manager Morka Haile. The plant is on track to produce 134.9 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, with 119 GWh generated over the first nine months of the year.

Morka highlighted that the current water level in the dam stands at 1586.68 meters above sea level, slightly below the 1587.01 meters recorded during the same period last fiscal year. Despite this minor difference, the water level is sufficient to ensure uninterrupted power generation for the remainder of the year, allowing the station to meet its annual output target.

With 65 years of operation, the Koka Hydropower Station continues to produce an average of 110 GWh annually, consistent with its original design output. Morka credited the station’s operational efficiency to the dedicated efforts of the operation and maintenance department, emphasizing their critical role in sustaining reliable power generation.

The station has also undergone significant improvements over the years, including a major reconstruction of the electromechanical department 25 years ago. Ongoing projects are carefully planned, involving key stakeholders to ensure the safety of the dam and address environmental concerns such as weed control.

Currently, the Koka Hydropower Station operates with three turbines and has a capacity of 43.2 megawatts, contributing significantly to Ethiopia’s energy supply and supporting the country’s development goals.