Isimba is an 183.2MW hydro power project. It is located on Nile river/basin in Eastern, Uganda. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2013 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2018.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 183.2 | 183.2 | – | Active | Eastern, Uganda | Uganda Electricity Generation |
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Description
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The project is developed and owned by Uganda Electricity Generation.
Isimba is a reservoir based project. The net head of the project is 15.1m. The project generated 1,039 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $567.7m.
The project has 4 electric generators installed at the site.
Development Status
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By GlobalDataThe project construction commenced in 2013 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2018.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Umeme under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
China International Water & Electric was selected to render EPC services for the hydro power project.
Zhefu Holding Group was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of kaplan turbines, each with 45.8MW nameplate capacity.
Uganda Electricity Generation is the O&M contractor for the hydro power project.
Methodology
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