Kihansi Hydroelectric Power Station
Power station in southern Morogoro Region, Tanzania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kihansi Hydroelectric Power Station, is a 180 megawatts (241,384 hp) hydroelectric power station located in Kilombero District of southeast Morogoro Region in southern Tanzania. The power station is one of the largest dams in the country. The Tanzanian electricity company, Tanesco operates the power station on behalf of the government of Tanzania.[1]
Quick Facts The Kihansi Dam, Official name ...
The Kihansi Dam | |
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Official name | Bwawa la Kihansi (Swahili) |
Country | Tanzania |
Location | Mlimba, Kilombero District, Morogoro Region |
Coordinates | 08°34′30.0″S 35°51′05.0″E |
Purpose | Power |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1994 |
Opening date | 2000 |
Construction cost | US$275 million |
Owner(s) | TANESCO |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity dam |
Impounds | Kilombero River |
Reservoir | |
Catchment area | 590 km2 (230 sq mi) |
Turbines | 3 × 60 MW Pelton-type |
Installed capacity | 180 MW |
Website Tanesco utility company website |
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