Furthermore, when Gibe II's first generator was turned on, it was impossible to synchronise it with the national electric grid, because of a loss in its load due to a lack of pressure in the water brought in by the tunnel. The generator was therefore immediately stopped and an inspection was necessary to determine the extent of the damage. The repair work will take at least a few weeks and could even last several months, depending on the amount of damage found. This serious incident will place an indeterminate delay on the date when the Gibe II power station, built by the Italian firm Salini, will plug the country's energy shortfall.
Source: Indian Ocean Newsletter
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