Ethiopia's Koysha Hydropower Dam Reaches 65% Completion Amid Renewed Funding Push

Ethiopia's Koysha Hydropower Dam has reached 65% completion, marking a major milestone in one of the country's most ambitious energy projects.

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Senior government officials visited the site on Monday and confirmed that the project is progressing steadily and remains central to Ethiopia's socioeconomic development agenda.

Once fully operational, Koysha will generate 1,800 megawatts (MW) of electricity, ranking among Ethiopia's largest hydroelectric installations.

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has highlighted the dam's critical role in expanding access to renewable energy both domestically and across the region.

Situated on the transboundary Omo River in the South West Ethiopia region, the dam encompasses a 200-squarekilometre artificial lake. Beyond electricity generation, the project is expected to stimulate tourism, create employment, and support fishing and irrigation initiatives.