Kafue Gorge Upper Power Station
| Kafue Gorge Upper Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Location | Zambia |
| Coordinates | 15°48′30″S 28°25′15″E / 15.80833°S 28.42083°ECoordinates: 15°48′30″S 28°25′15″E / 15.80833°S 28.42083°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner(s) | ZESCO |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Hydropower |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | six x 150 MW (200,000 hp) |
| Nameplate capacity | 900 MW (1,200,000 hp) |
The Kafue Gorge Upper Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Kafue River in Zambia. The construction period was from 1967 to 1973.[1] A power generating capacity of 900 megawatts (1,200,000 hp) was installed in six turbines, producing up to 900 megawatts (1,200,000 hp) each and the current capacity is 900MW.[2]
References
- ↑ "Historical Background of Electricity Development in Zambia". www.zesco.co.zm. Retrieved 2012-08-30.
- ↑ "Zesco’s Current Generation Capacity/Expected Capacity By 2015". www.zesco.co.zm. Retrieved 2012-08-30.
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