Rukarara Hydroelectric Power Station is a 9.5 MW (12,700 hp) hydroelectric power station in Rwanda.[1][2]
| Rukarara Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Map of Rwanda showing the location of Rukarara Hydroelectric Power Station | |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Location | Rukarara Nyamagabe District |
| Coordinates | 02°28′06″S 29°33′12″E / 2.46833°S 29.55333°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 2011[1] |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Run of river |
| Impounds | River Rukarara |
| Spillway type | Straight Drop Spillway |
| Reservoir | |
| Normal elevation | 1,550 m (5,090 ft) |
| Coordinates | -2.440982, 29.495778 |
| Commission date | 2010 |
| Type | Run-of-the-river |
| Hydraulic head | 136m |
| Turbines | Francis |
| Installed capacity | 9.5 MW (12,700 hp) |
Location edit
The power station is located on the Rukarara River, in Nyamagabe District, in the Southern Province of Rwanda, approximately 182 kilometres (113 mi) southwest of Kigali, the capital and largest city in the country.[3]
Overview edit
The 9.6 MW power plant was constructed in several stages. The first stage, with capacity of 6.9 MW, completed in 2011. The second stage, with capacity of 2.2 MW was completed in 2014. The construction costs for the entire power station was US$13.12 million, with funding provided by the government of Rwanda, the European Union and the Belgian Development Agency.[4]
Other considerations edit
The power generated is evacuated via a new sub-station at Rukarara and via a new high voltage power line from Rukarara to Kirinda.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b David Malingha Doya (12 January 2011). "Rwanda Starts Operating Rukarara Hydropower Plant, Ministry Says". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ Ntambara, Paul (22 September 2010). "Rwanda: Rukarara Hydropower Plant Nears Completion". New Times (Rwanda) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ GFC (30 May 2016). "Distance between Nyamagabe, Southern Province, Rwanda and Kigali, Rwanda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ HWC (27 June 2014). "Rwanda completes 2.2 MW Rukarara II small hydropower project". Hydroworld.com (HWC). Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "OPEC fund for Rwanda power project". London. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2016.