Kanungu Power Station
| Kanungu Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Kanungu Power Station in Uganda | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Location | Kanungu |
| Coordinates | 00°55′50″S 29°43′52″E / 0.93056°S 29.73111°ECoordinates: 00°55′50″S 29°43′52″E / 0.93056°S 29.73111°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 18 March 2011 |
| Owner(s) | Eco Power (private) Limited |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 6.6 MW (8,900 hp) |
Kanungu Power Station is a 6.6 megawatts (8,900 hp) hydroelectric power station in Uganda. In the literature, the power station is sometimes referred to as Ishasha Power Station.[1]
Location
The Power Station is located in Kanyantorogo sub-county in Kanungu District, in southwestern Uganda. This location is near the town of Kanungu, where the district headquarters are located. The approximate road distance of this power station from Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city is approximately 415 kilometres (258 mi).[2]
History
The Kanungu Power Station was constructed by Eco Power Uganda Limited. The company is a subsidiary of Eco Power (Private) Ltd. - Sri-Lanka Construction of the dam and power plant was completed in March 2011. The power plant was technically commissioned on Friday 18 March 2011. The power generated by this new plant is expected to support development of industries and stimulate other areas of investments in Kanungu and the surrounding rural areas, including parts of neighboring DRC. Political commissioning of the power station was performed on Tuesday 22 November 2011.[3]
Construction costs
The estimated costs for the dam and power plant is approximately US$14 million. Funding was provided by three Sri-Lankan financial institutions; namely: (a) National Development Bank of Sri-Lanka, (b) Hatton National Bank and (c) Commercial Bank of Sri-Lanka.[4]
See also
- List of power stations in Uganda
- List of hydropower stations in Africa
- List of hydroelectric power stations
References
- ↑ Baraire, Patson (20 March 2011). "Ishasha Dam Boosts Grid Supply". New Vision. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ↑ "Road Distance Between Kampala And Kanungu With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ↑ Rumanzi, Perez (22 November 2011). "Kanungu Mini-Hydro Dam Starts Work Today Amid Power Outages". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ↑ Ssempijja, David (27 September 2010). "Kanungu Plant To Put Out 6 Mega Watts". New Vision. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
External links
- Potential Hydropower Projects in Uganda
- Approximate Location of Kanungu Power Station At Google Maps
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