Gitaru hydroelectric plant
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Gitaru hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Machakos County, Kenya.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Gitaru hydroelectric plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1978[1] | 225 MW[1] | 3[1] | Run-of-river[2] | Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC [100%][1] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Gitaru hydroelectric plant
| Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Machakos County, Kenya[3] | Tana River[4] | -0.7942, 37.7523 (exact)[3] |
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 1.4 https://www.kengen.co.ke/index.php/olkaria/gitaru.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221130134557/https://www.hydropower-dams.com/news/refurbishment-works-at-gitaru-kenya/. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://goo.gl/maps/kWxcZkHrW5EvNNad7.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221009091614/https://www.lapsset.go.ke/index.php/projects/hgfmd/. Archived from the original on 2022-10-09.
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