Gitaru is a 225MW hydro power project. It is located on Tana river/basin in Nairobi, Kenya. 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. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1978. Buy the profile here.
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Description
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.
Contractors involved
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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