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Aleltu Hydroelectric Project Summary

Aleltu Hydroelectric Project Summary

Project Overview

The document presents reconnaissance and prefeasibility studies for the Aleltu Hydroelectric Project in Ethiopia, conducted by Acres International Limited in June 1984. The study comprises three volumes, with Volume 3 containing technical appendixes.

Key Components

  • Layout Optimization Model: Mathematical model for reservoir system design and operation
  • Hydrological Studies: Analysis of streamflow, rainfall, and flood data
  • Geological Investigations: Site evaluations and seismic assessments
  • Socioeconomic & Environmental Assessment
  • Cost Estimates

Hydrological Findings

Station Drainage Area (km²) Mean Annual Runoff (mm)
Chacha River at Chacha 418 350
Muger River at Chancho 489 415
Beressa River at Debre Birhan 211 N/A

Key Challenges

  • Limited rainfall stations within project area
  • Incomplete rainfall records with poor overlap
  • No reliable correlations between streamflow and rainfall records
  • Synthetic streamflow sequences had to be derived for subbasins

Recommendations

The results are considered acceptable for prefeasibility level analysis, but the reference hydrology requires extensive review once actual streamflow observations at project sites become available.