TY - JOUR AU - Bezabih, Addisu Worku PY - 2021 DA - 2021/01/01 TI - Evaluation of small hydropower plant at Ribb irrigation dam in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia JO - Environmental Systems Research SP - 1 VL - 10 IS - 1 AB - Energy is the main requirement for economic growth in any country and supports the modern economy. The energy sector is considered a vital element in developing countries because it meets energy needs. This article addresses the production of electricity using small hydroelectric power plants for rural applications. The main objective of this study was to assess the potential of the Ribb dam for small hydroelectric plants. The flow is very important for the production of hydroelectricity as the height of a proposed site is constant and the available flow is very variable. SN - 2193-2697 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40068-020-00196-z DO - 10.1186/s40068-020-00196-z ID - Bezabih2021 ER -