Nkula is a 136MW hydro power project. It is located on Shire river/basin in Southern Region, Malawi. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1966. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi and is currently owned by Electricity Generation Co Malawi with a stake of 100%.
Nkula is a run-of-river project. Nkula (Nkula A Power Station) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2018.
Development status
The project got commissioned in 1966.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi under a power purchase agreement, starting from 2019.
Contractors involved
Nkula (Nkula A Power Station) is equipped with Andritz Hydro francis turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 11.7MW nameplate capacity.
Nkula (Nkula B Power Station) is equipped with Voith Hydro Holding francis turbines. The phase consists of 5 turbines with 20MW nameplate capacity.
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About Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited is owned by Government of Malawi. It engaged in electrical energy and related industries.
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