Luachimo hydroelectric plant

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Luachimo hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Lunda Norte Province, Angola.

Project Details

Table 1: Project details for Luachimo hydroelectric plant

Status Commissioning year Nameplate capacity Turbines Technology type
Operating[1] 1957[2] 34 MW[2] 4 x 8.5 MW[2] Conventional storage[3]

Location

Table 2: Location details for Luachimo hydroelectric plant

Location River Coordinates (WGS 84)
Lunda Norte Province, Angola[4] Luachimo River[2] -7.3618, 20.8492 (exact)[4]

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.ppa.pt/2024/05/coba-launched-the-luachimo-hydroelectric-plant-in-angola/?lang=en. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luachimo_Hydroelectric_Power_Station. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20220914174943/http://www.ppa.pt/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3.-COBAgroup_DAMS_EN_pen_APS.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-09-14. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://maps.app.goo.gl/GmVQWL4aWDV7DDx37. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)