Kikonge Hydroelectric Power Station
Location
The power station and the associated dam and water reservoir would be located in the Kikonge area in the Ruvuma Region in south-western Tanzania. This is approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi), by road, north-west of Songea, the regional headquarters. This is about 625 kilometres (388 mi), by road, south-west of Dodoma, Tanzania's capital.
Overview
In August 2016, the government of Tanzania secured partial funding from the African Development Bank for a pre-feasibility study for a dam across Ruhuhu River, with a reservoir of 6,000,000,000 cubic metres (2.11888000329×10 cu ft) and capable of generating 300 MW (400,000 hp) of electricity. As part of the development, a high voltage transmission line, an irrigation scheme, and an agro-business development are also planned. The pre-feasibility study is expected to last 22 months and the power station, if developed, is expected online in 2025.
See also
References
- ^ Out-law.com (12 August 2016). "African Development Bank backs study into Tanzania hydropower and dam project". Afrotrade.net Quoting Out-law.com. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ Globefeed.com (31 August 2016). "Distance between Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania and Ruhuhu River Ferry, Mbinga, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
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- ^ Poindexter, Gregory B. (5 August 2016). "Tanzania embarking on US$2.7 million pre-feasibility study for proposed 300-MW Kikonge hydroelectric facility". Dar es Salaam: Hydroworld.com. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
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