Rantambe is a 50MW hydro power project. It is located on Mahaweli river/basin in Central, Sri Lanka. 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 1987 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1990. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is currently owned by Ceylon Electricity Board.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 21 million cubic meter. The project generated 180 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1987 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1990.
Contractors involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 turbines, each with 25MW nameplate capacity.
ABB supplied electric generator(s) for the project.
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