Tsate is a 50MW hydro power project. It is planned on Revue river/basin in Manica, Mozambique. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2025.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 50 | – | 50 | Announced | Manica, Mozambique | Cazembe Holding; Electricidade de Mocambique EP; Hydroparts Holding; Sonipal de Mocambique |
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Description
The project is being developed by Cazembe Holding, Electricidade de Mocambique EP, Hydroparts Holding and Sonipal de Mocambique. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.
Tsate is a run-of-river project. The gross head of the project will be 139.3m. The project is expected to generate 375 GWh of electricity. The project cost is expected to be around $250m.
The hydro power project consists of 3 units of francis turbines.
The nameplate capacity of electric generator(s) to be installed at the project site is 20 MVA.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2025.
About Cazembe Holding
Cazembe Holding Ltd (Cazembe) is a power generation company specializes in power and electricity generation, transmission, supplying, production, and distribution services. The company is headquartered in Mozambique.
About Electricidade de Mocambique EP
Electricidade de Mocambique EP (EDM) is a state owned vertically integrated energy utility that generates, distributes, transmits, and commercializes electricity. It produces electricity from hydro and thermal sources. The company has interests in the Lichinga, Cuamba, Corumana, Chicamba, and Mavuzi hydro power plants; and Temane thermoelectric power plant, GTG Beira, GTG1 Maputo, Maputo Thermoelectric, and Xai- Xai thermal power plants. EDM distributes electricity across Southern region including Maputo Province, Chokwe, Xai-Xai, and Inhambane; Central region: Beira, Chimoio, TeTe, Mocuba, and Quelimane; Northern region: Nampula, Nacala, Pemba, and Lichinga. The company commercializes integrated prepaid energy sales system Credelec Online services through mobile phones, ATM, Internet, and street sales. EDM is headquartered in Maputo, Mozambique.
About Sonipal de Mocambique
Sonipal de Mocambique Ltd (Sonipal de Mocambique) is a power generation company specializes in power and electricity generation, transmission, supplying, production, and distribution services. The company is headquartered in Mozambique.
Methodology
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