Rwimi Hydroelectric Power Station, also Rwimi Power Station, is an operational 5.54 megawatts (7,430 hp) hydroelectric power station in the Western Region of Uganda.[1]
| Rwimi Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Map of Uganda showing the location of Rwimi | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Location | Rwimi, Bunyangabu District |
| Coordinates | 00°23′10″N 30°11′07″E / 0.38611°N 30.18528°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Rwimi River |
| Reservoir | |
| Normal elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Commission date | October 2017 |
| Type | Run-of-the-river |
| Turbines | 2 |
| Installed capacity | 5.54 MW (7,430 hp) |
Location
editThe power station is located on the Rwimi River, along the border between Kasese District and Bunyangabu District. This location lies near the town of Rwimi in Bunyangabu District, approximately 34 kilometres (21 mi), north of Kasese along the Fort Portal-Kasese-Mpondwe Road.[2]
This location lies approximately 47 kilometres (29 mi), by road, south of Fort Portal, the largest town in the sub-region.[3] The coordinates of Rwimi Hydroelectric Power Station are:0°23'10.0"N, 30°11'07.0"E (Latitude:0.386111; Longitude:30.185278).[4]
Overview
editRwimi Hydropower Station is a mini-hydropower plant, with capacity installation of 5.54 megawatts (7,430 hp).[5] Eco Power (Private) Limited, the single largest power company in Sri Lanka, through its Ugandan subsidiary, Eco Power Uganda Limited was awarded the development rights to the project.[6]
Construction costs
editThe construction costs were budgeted at US$21.1 million (initially US$20.9 million).[1] Of that, the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO), is lending US$13 million,[7] Norfund is lending US$4.2 million (NOK:33.4 million),[8] and GETFit Uganda is providing US$3.9 million through KfW.[1]
Construction timeline
editIn October 2014, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), licensed nine new renewable energy projects. One of those nine, is Rwimi Power Station. Construction was expected to begin in December 2014 and last approximately 24 months.[9] Construction began in July 2015, with a new date of starting commercial operations in the second half of 2017.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d GetFit Uganda (31 December 2017). "GetFit Uganda: 2017 Annual Report, Rwimi Power Station". GetFit Uganda. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ GFC (17 August 2017). "Distance between Kasese, Western Region, Uganda and Rwimi Mosque, Bunyangabu, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ GFC (17 August 2017). "Distance between Fort Portal, Western Region, Uganda and Rwimi Mosque, Bunyangabu, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Location of Rwimi Hydroelectric Power Station" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ Wesonga, Nelson (17 December 2012). "64MW To Boost Power Grid, Avert Shortage". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ Kasita, Ibrahim (25 November 2013). "Eight Firms To Benefit From $58 Million Renewable Energy Deal". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ BIO (2015). "Rwimi Small Hydro Power". Brussels: Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO). Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ Norfund (31 March 2017). "Norfund Investments: Rwimi EP Company Limited: Investment Details". Oslo. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ Sanya, Samuel (22 October 2014). "ERA Licenses 9 Renewable Energy Projects". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 23 October 2014.