Gitaru is a 225MW hydro power project. It is located on Tana river/basin in Nairobi, Kenya. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1978.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 225 | 225 | – | Active | Nairobi, Kenya |
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Description
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The project is currently owned by Kenya Electricity Generating with a stake of 100%.
The project generated 4,710 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1978.
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Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 turbine with 81.5MW nameplate capacity.
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of francis turbines, each with 72.5MW nameplate capacity.
Siemens supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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