The power generated from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is electrifying various regions.
The Ethiopian Electric Power's Holeta 500 kilovolt substation is distributing electricity generated from the GERD to different areas. The substation's manager, Tilahun Azezew, stated that the station has seven transformers, each with a capacity of 750 mega-volt amperes.
Currently, the substation receives 1500 megawatts of power from four turbines of the GERD via the Dededsa substation, distributing it to various substations and connecting them to the grid. It receives power from Dededsa through four 500 kilovolt lines and supplies power to Sululta, Sebeta, and Gelan substations via a combined 400 kilovolt line.
The substation is prepared to receive and distribute the full power output once the remaining GERD turbines become operational. Ethiopian Electric Power information indicates that the substation significantly contributes to meeting domestic needs and fulfilling plans to export electricity to other countries.