Cahora Bassa is a 2,075MW hydro power project. It is located on Zambezi river/basin in Tete, Mozambique. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1969 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1975. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project is currently owned by Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa with a stake of 100%.

Cahora Bassa underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2003-2007. The project generated 15,892 GWh of electricity.

Development status

The project construction commenced in 1969 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1975.

Power purchase agreement

Electricidade de Mocambique EP, Eskom Holdings SOC and Zesa Holdings are the power offtakers from the project.

Contractors involved

GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 5 units of francis turbines, each with 415MW nameplate capacity.

GE Renewable Energy supplied 5 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 480 MVA.

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This content was updated on 4 January 2024

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.