Sindila Hydroelectric Power Station, also Sindila Power Station, is an operational 5.25 MW (7,040 hp) mini-hydropower station in the Western Region of Uganda.[1]
| Sindila Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Uganda |
| Location | Sindila, Bundibugyo District |
| Coordinates | 00°37′48″N 29°58′41″E / 0.63000°N 29.97806°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | February 2017 |
| Commission date | February 2019 |
| Construction cost | US$17 million |
| Owner(s) | Sindila Power Company Uganda Limited |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 5.25 MW (7,040 hp) |
| Annual net output | 28GWh |
Location edit
The power station is located across the Sindila River, just outside Rwenzori National Park, in Bundibugyo District, in Uganda's Western Region. This is about 20 kilometres (12 mi), by road, southwest of the town of Bundibugyo, the nearest urban center and the location of the district headquarters.[2] This location is in close proximity of the 6.4 megawatts (8,583 hp) Ndugutu Hydroelectric Power Station, which is owned by the same developer.[1]
Overview edit
Sindila HEPS is a run-of-river mini-hydro power plant whose planned maximum installed capacity is 5.9MW.[3] The project is owned by a consortium of investors as depicted in the ownership table below. The consortium that owns and is developing Sindila Power Station, also owns the nearby Ndugutu Hydroelectric Power Station.[4]
Ownership edit
The special company vehicle known as Sindila Power Company Uganda Limited, is owned by the following corporate entities:[5]
| Rank | Name of Owner | Percentage Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lereko Metier Sustainable Capital (LMSC) of South Africa | 87.0 |
| 2 | KMRI LLC of the United States | |
| 3 | WK Power of South Africa | |
| 4 | Fieldstone Africa Investment Resources (FAIR) | |
| Total | 100.00 |
Timeline edit
Sindila Power Station received approval for GetFit support in October 2014. Financial close was reached on 30 January 2017.[5] Construction started in February 2017 and was completed in October 2019.[3][5]
Funding edit
Construction is expected to cost US$17 million, with US$3.3 million in GetFit subsidies. Funding for reinforcement of the 33kV high-voltage evacuation line, that measures 87 kilometres (54 mi) is included in the GetFit package. The power generated, together with that from the nearby Ndugutu Power Station, will be evacuated to Fort Portal and sold to Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, under a renewable twenty-year power sales agreement.[3][5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b OPIC (2017). "Sindila Mini-Hydropower Station: Initial Project Summary" (PDF). Washington, DC: Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ Globefeed.com (22 December 2017). "Distance between Bundibugyo, Western Region, Uganda and Kakuka, Western Region, Uganda". Glbefeed.com. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ a b c GetFit Uganda. "GetFit Uganda: 2016 Annual Report: Sindila Hydroelectric Power Station". Kampala: GeFit Uganda Reports.
- ^ Metier South Africa (2016). "Sindila Micro-Hydro". Johannesburg: Metier Private Equity (Pty) Ltd. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ a b c d AVCA (21 February 2017). "Uganda's Sindila hydropower project, led by Metier, commences construction". London: African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA). Retrieved 23 December 2017.
External links edit
- Sindila Hydropower Project
- Breaking new ground with Sindila hydropower As of February 2017
- Overview of Uganda's Energy Sector In 2012
- Uganda – energy, oil and gas are key areas of investment As of 5 July 2016.