Isimba is an 183.2MW hydro power project. It is located on Nile river/basin in Eastern, Uganda. 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 2013 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2018. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Uganda Electricity Generation. The company has a stake of 100%.
Isimba is a reservoir based project. The net head of the project is 15.1m. The project generated 1,039 GWh of electricity.
The project has 4 electric generators installed at the site.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2013 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2018.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Umeme under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
China International Water & Electric was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the hydro power project.
Zhefu Holding Group was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of kaplan turbines, each with 45.8MW nameplate capacity.
Uganda Electricity Generation is the O&M contractor for the hydro power project.
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About Uganda Electricity Generation
Uganda Electricity Generation Co Ltd is focused in power generation activities of the Uganda Electricity Board and other services. The company is headquartered in Kampala, Uganda.
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