Nkhula B Hydroelectric Power Station

The Nkhula B Hydroelectric Power Station, also Nkula B Hydroelectric Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant on the Shire River in Malawi. It has a power generating capacity of 100 megawatts (130,000 hp).[1][2]

Nkhula B Hydroelectric Power Station
Country
LocationMalawi
Coordinates15°31′34″S 34°49′12″E
StatusOperational
Commission date1992
Owner(s)Electricity Generation Company Malawi Limited
Operator(s)
Thermal power station
Primary fuelHydropower
Power generation
Nameplate capacity100 MW (130,000 hp)

Location

Nkhula B Power Station is located across the Shire River, in Blantyre District, in the Southern Region of Malawi, approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi), by road, north-west of Blantyre, the financial capital and largest city in Malawi.[3] The geographical coordinates of Nkhula B Power Station are: 15°31'40.0"S, 34°49'14.0"E (Latitude:-15.527778; Longitude:34.820556).[4]

Overview

Nkhula B Power Station was built in stages in the 1980s and the 1990s. The first three power generators of 20 megawatts each, were installed in 1980. Another 20 megawatt generator was added in 1986. The fifth 20 MW turbine was installed in 1992.[1]

The power station was closed for major repairs in March 2017. Those renovations included the construction of a new switch-yard and power house. The work was carried out by Andritz Hydro of Austria and Mota-Engil of Portugal.[5]

In 2018, the inlet valve to the power station, valued at MWK:800,000,000 (approx. €1.18 million) was replaced.[6]

See also

References
  1. ESCOM (24 September 2015). "Hydropower Generation: Existing ESCOM Limited Generation System". Blantyre: Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM). Archived from the original (Archived from the Original) on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  2. EGENCO (15 April 2018). "Electricity Generation Company Malawi Limited: List of Hydroelectric Power Stations". Blantyre: Electricity Generation Company Malawi Limited (EGENCO). Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. Globefeed.com (15 April 2015). "Distance between Post Office, Blantyre, Malawi and Nkula Falls Power Station, Malawi". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  4. Google (15 April 2018). "Location of Nkhula B Hydroelectric Power Station" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  5. Special Absalom (30 October 2017). "ESCOM commences refurbishment works at Nkula Hydro Power Station". Maravipost.com. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  6. Makasu, David (30 March 2018). "Egenco To Instal An MWK800 Million Machine At Nkula B Power Station". Blantyre: Malawivoice.com. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
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