Isimba Hydropower Project

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Hydropower station
gptkbp:annualVisitors 1,200 GWh
gptkbp:built 2013
2019
6 years
Environmental concerns
gptkbp:capacity 183 MW
gptkbp:collaborations International partnerships
gptkbp:commissioned 2019
gptkbp:community_impact Positive
gptkbp:construction_cost $568 million
gptkbp:design gptkb:China_International_Water_&_Electric_Corporation
gptkbp:drainageBasin Run-of-river flow
gptkbp:energyEfficiency Renewable energy
gptkbp:engineType 4
gptkbp:environmental_impact Moderate
Boosts local economy
gptkbp:funding Job creation
Multilateral funding
gptkbp:future_plans 2013-2019
Positive outcomes
Renewable energy infrastructure
gptkbp:gridConnection gptkb:Uganda_National_Grid
gptkbp:height 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Isimba Hydropower Project
gptkbp:impact Comprehensive studies
gptkbp:is_a_source_of Electricity generation
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:African_Development_Bank
gptkbp:isBeneficialFor gptkb:Uganda
gptkbp:location gptkb:Uganda
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Karuma_Hydropower_Project
Enhances energy security
gptkbp:operational_status 183 MW
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Uganda_Electricity_Generation_Company_Limited
gptkbp:powerOutput gptkb:Uganda_Electricity_Transmission_Company_Limited
Sustainable energy supply
gptkbp:project gptkb:Uganda_Electricity_Generation_Company_Limited
Advanced technology
Regular assessments
Modern engineering techniques
Public-Private_Partnership
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Isimba_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Nile_River
gptkbp:spillwayType Controlled spillway
gptkbp:stakeholders Government of Uganda
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Long-term energy solution
gptkbp:type Run-of-river
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Nile_River