Nyamwamba Hydroelectric Power Station
| Nyamwamba Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Map of Uganda showing the location of Nyamwamba Power Station | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Location | Kilembe, Kasese District |
| Coordinates | 00°13′48″N 29°59′06″E / 0.23000°N 29.98500°ECoordinates: 00°13′48″N 29°59′06″E / 0.23000°N 29.98500°E |
| Status | Proposed |
| Owner(s) | Government of Uganda |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Nyamwamba River |
| Reservoir | |
| Normal elevation | 1,680 m (5,510 ft) |
| Power station | |
| Commission date | 2017 (expected) |
| Type | Run-of-the-river |
| Turbines | 2 |
| Installed capacity | 14 MW (19,000 hp) |
Nyamwamba Hydroelectric Power Station, also referred to as Nyamwamba Power Station, is a proposed 14 megawatts (19,000 hp) mini-hydroelectric power station in Uganda.
Location
The power station is located in the village of Kilembe, across the River Nyamwamba, in Kasese District in the Western Region of Uganda. This is in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kilembe lies approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), by road, northwest of Kasese, the location of the district headquarters and the nearest large town.[1]
Overview
The power station is a run of the river mini-hydropower installation, with installed capacity of 14 MW. Development rights are owned by South Asia Energy Management Systems LLC, a renewable energy company that acquires, develops, and operates run-of-the-river hydropower projects in emerging markets. Funding for the project will be provided by a loan from a consortium of lenders that include the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, the Netherlands Development Finance Company, the German Investment Corporation, and the FinnFund.[2] The power generated is intended for use by the town of Kasese with a population of 101,679 in 2014.[3] The power generated will be evacuated via 33kV cables to Nkenda Substation approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of Kilembe, where it will integrate into Uganda's national electric grid.[4]
Construction costs
The construction casts are estimated at US$24 million. The contribution to those costs is as depicted in the table below:[5]
| Rank | Name of Lender | Loan Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands Development Finance Company | US$12 Million | 50 |
| 2 | Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund | US$6 Million | 25 |
| 3 | German Investment Corporation | US$4 Million | 17 |
| 4 | FinnFund | US$2 Million | 8 |
| Total | US$24 Million | 100.00 | |
Construction timetable
In October 2014, the Electricity Regulatory Authority licensed nine renewable energy power projects. One of the nine was Nyamwamba Hydroelectric Power Station. Construction is expected to start in December 2014 and last about 2 years.[6]
See also
- List of hydropower stations in Africa
- List of hydroelectric power stations
- List of power stations in Uganda
- List of power stations in Africa
References
- ↑ "Map Showing Kasese And Kilembe With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ FinnFund. "Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Limited (FinnFund)". FinnFund.fi. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ UBOS, . (27 August 2014). "The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants". Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ↑ "Map Showing Kilembe And Nkenda With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com accessdate=12 July 2014.
- ↑ EAIF. "EAIF Signs 2nd Loan Facility With SAEMS". EmergingAfricaFund.com (EAIF). Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ Sanya, Samuel (22 October 2014). "ERA Licenses 9 Renewable Energy Projects". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 24 October 2014.
External links
- Ugandan President Commissions 26 million Dollar Hydropower Project
- Partial Listing of Minihydropower Projects In The Pipeline
- Detailed Environmental Assessment Report Made In 2010
- Why Nyamwamba River Unleashed Its Wrath Again
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