Kariba South Extension is a 300MW hydro power project. It is located on Zambezi river/basin in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2014 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2017.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 300 | 300 | – | Active | Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe Power |
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Description
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The project is developed and owned by Zimbabwe Power.
The net head of the project is 89m. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, are 2 in number. The penstock diameter is 6.5m. The project cost is $533m.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 2014 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2017.
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Sinohydro was selected to render EPC services for the hydro power project.
Harbin Electric Machinery was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 units of francis turbines, each with 150MW nameplate capacity.
Harbin Electric Machinery supplied 2 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 180 MVA.
About Zimbabwe Power
Zimbabwe Power Co Ltd (ZPC) is a power company that generates electricity and sells it with in Zimbabwe. The company primarily depends on coal to generate electricity and has four coal fired power stations located in Hwange, Bulawayo, Munyati and Harare. It’s Hydro and solar power stations add a small contribution to the total electricity generated. Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority monitors the activities of ZPC. The company sells electricity through Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company. ZPC is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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