Kariba North Bank Power Station

GPTKB entity

Properties (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 4,500 GWh
gptkbp:capacity around 50%
gptkbp:commissioned Zambia_and_Zimbabwe_governments
gptkbp:communityImpact provides local employment
gptkbp:constructionMaterial $400 million
gptkbp:dam gptkb:Kariba_Dam
gptkbp:electrification supplies electricity to both countries
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low carbon emissions
gptkbp:engineType 5
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:futurePlans expansion projects considered
gptkbp:gridConnection Zambia_national_grid
Zimbabwe_national_grid
gptkbp:hasCapacity 1050 MW
gptkbp:height 128 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kariba North Bank Power Station
gptkbp:length 617 meters
gptkbp:lighting provides flood control benefits
gptkbp:location gptkb:Zambia
gptkb:Zimbabwe
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections required
gptkbp:operationalStatus 1975
gptkbp:operator gptkb:ZESCO_Limited
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Zambezi_River_Authority
gptkbp:primaryMission hydropower
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Lake_Kariba
gptkbp:significantEvent power shortages in the region
gptkbp:sustainability focus on sustainable energy production
gptkbp:technology gptkb:Francis_turbines
gptkbp:tourism attracts_tourists_to_Lake_Kariba
gptkbp:type renewable energy
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Zambezi_River