Kanungu Power Station
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Kanungu Power Station is a 6.6 MW hydroelectric power station in Uganda
. The power station is sometimes referred to Ishasha Power Station.
, in southwestern Uganda. This location is near the town of Kanungu
, where the district headquarters are located. The approximate road distance of this power station from Kampala
, Uganda
's capital and largest city is approximately 415 kilometres (257.9 mi). The coordinates of Kanungu Power Station are:00°55′50″S 29°43′52″E (Latitude:0.930556S; Longitude:29.731111).
and the surrounding rural areas. Political commissioning of the power station was performed on Tuesday 22 November 2011.
and (c) Commercial Bank of Sri-Lanka.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
. The power station is sometimes referred to Ishasha Power Station.
Location
The Power Station is located is located in Kanyantorogo sub-county in Kanungu DistrictKanungu District
Kanungu District is a district in Western Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kanungu, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
, in southwestern Uganda. This location is near the town of Kanungu
Kanungu
Kanungu is a town in Western Uganda. It is the location of the district headquarters for Kanungu District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, where the district headquarters are located. The approximate road distance of this power station from Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
's capital and largest city is approximately 415 kilometres (257.9 mi). The coordinates of Kanungu Power Station are:00°55′50″S 29°43′52″E (Latitude:0.930556S; Longitude:29.731111).
History
The Kanungu Power Station was constructed by Eco Power Uganda Limited. The company is a subsidiary of Eco Power PVT-Sri-Lanka. , the dam and power plant are complete. The power plant was technically commissioned on Friday 18 March 2011. The power generated by this new plant is expected to support development of industries and stimulate other areas of investments in KanunguKanungu
Kanungu is a town in Western Uganda. It is the location of the district headquarters for Kanungu District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
and the surrounding rural areas. Political commissioning of the power station was performed on Tuesday 22 November 2011.
Construction costs
The estimated costs for the dam and power plant is approximately US$14 million. Funding is provided by three Sri-Lankan financial institutions; namely: (a) National Development Bank of Sri-Lanka, (b) Hatton National BankHatton National Bank
Hatton National Bank PLC is a leading private bank in Sri Lanka. It has overseas extension offices in Chennai and Karachi.- History :...
and (c) Commercial Bank of Sri-Lanka.
See also
- List of power stations in Uganda
- List of hydropower stations in Africa
- List of hydroelectric power stations
- Kanungu DistrictKanungu DistrictKanungu District is a district in Western Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kanungu, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- KanunguKanunguKanungu is a town in Western Uganda. It is the location of the district headquarters for Kanungu District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
External links
- Potential Hydropower Projects in Uganda
- Approximate Location of Kanungu Power Station At Google Maps
