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Technical Assessment of Existing Irrigation Schemes for Micro-hydro Power Generation Potential in Jimma, Buno Bedelle, and Ilubabor Zones, South-Western Oromia

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Maximum hydraulic power potential for micro-hydropower generation was 5.14kW at the Gura scheme.
Maximum discharge and head recorded were 1.027m³/s and 1.4m in the assessed schemes.
Technical assessments focused on the micro-hydropower potential from existing irrigation schemes across three zones.
Some irrigation schemes require improvements for viable micro-hydro power generation, emphasizing technology advancements.

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Technical assessments reveal hydroelectric potential in irrigation schemes, suggesting sustainable energy solutions in Southwestern Oromia.

Tibesso et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Technical assessments reveal hydroelectric potential in irrigation schemes, suggesting sustainable energy solutions in Southwestern Oromia.