Akosombo hydroelectric plant
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Other names: Volta Dam
Akosombo hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Asuogyaman District, Eastern Region, Ghana.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Akosombo hydroelectric plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1965[1] | 1020 MW[2] | 6[3] | Conventional storage[1] | Volta River Authority [100%][1] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Akosombo hydroelectric plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Asuogyaman District, Eastern Region, Ghana[4] | 6.2999, 0.0557 (exact)[4] |
The map below shows the exact location of the hydroelectric power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20220813165711/http://vra.com/our_mandate/akosombo_hydro_plant.php. Archived from the original on 2022-08-13.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20221026133901/https://www.energycom.gov.gh/files/ENERGY_STATISTICS_2019_Updated.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-10-26.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220811050443/https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/akosombo-ghana/. Archived from the original on 2022-08-11.
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