Country Uganda Impounds Rwimi River Commission date 2017 (expected) | Status Proposed Normal elevation 1,200 m (3,900 ft) Turbine 2 | |
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Location Rwimi, Kabarole District Similar Lake Victoria, Mount Elgon National, Bwindi Impenetrable National, Queen Elizabeth National, Kibale National Park | ||
Rwimi Hydroelectric Power Station, sometimes referred to simply as Rwimi Power Station, is a proposed 5.6 megawatts (7,500 hp) hydroelectric power station in Uganda.
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Location
The power station is located on the Rwimi River, along the border between Kasese District and Kabarole District. This location lies near the town of Rwimi in Kabarole District, approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), north of Kasese along the road to Fort Portal. This location lies approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi), by road, southwest of Fort Portal, the largest town in the sub-region.
Overview
Rwimi Hydropower Station is a mini-hydropower plant, with initial planned capacity installation of 5.6MW, when completed. Eco Power (Private) Limited, the single largest power company in Sri Lanka, through its Ugandan subsidiary, Eco Power (Uganda) Limited has been awarded the development rights to the project.
Construction costs
As of October 2014, the exact construction costs are unknown. Within the last five years, Eco Power has successfully built the 6.6 MW Kanungu Power Station between 2008 and 2011. That construction lasted 35 months and cost about US$14 million.
Construction timeline
In October 2014, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), licensed nine new renewable energy projects. One of those nine, is Rwimi Power Station. Construction is expected to begin in December 2014 and last approximately 24 months.