Kariba Power Station

GPTKB entity

Properties (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:annualVisitors approximately 8,000 GWh
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Kariba_Dam
gptkbp:climate engages in climate adaptation strategies
gptkbp:communityEngagement engages with local communities
gptkbp:communityPrograms supports local community projects
gptkbp:constructedIn 1955
gptkbp:constructionMaterial $480 million
gptkbp:culturalSignificance holds cultural significance for local communities
gptkbp:economicImpact has significant socio-economic impact
gptkbp:electrification 1960
meets growing electricity demand
gptkbp:emergencyServices involves disaster preparedness planning
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low emissions compared to fossil fuels
gptkbp:employs hundreds of people
gptkbp:energyEfficiency exports electricity to neighboring countries
enhances energy security in the region
influences national energy policy
focuses on energy efficiency measures
part of energy transition efforts
gptkbp:engineType 6
gptkbp:environmentalImpact sensitive to climate change
displacement of communities
gptkbp:fishSpecies supports local fishing industry
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,626 MW
gptkbp:futurePlans plans for expansion and modernization
faces challenges from climate variability
gptkbp:gridConnection connected to national grid
gptkbp:height 128 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kariba Power Station
gptkbp:impact affects local wildlife habitats
gptkbp:length 617 meters
gptkbp:lighting provides flood control benefits
approximately 5,400 km²
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local economy
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Zambia
gptkb:Zimbabwe
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Zambezi_River_Authority
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Zambezi_River_Authority
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with international organizations
gptkbp:partOf Zambezi_River_Basin
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,080 MW (installed capacity)
gptkbp:primaryMission hydropower
electricity generation
gptkbp:region promotes regional cooperation
facilitates regional integration efforts
Southern_Africa
gptkbp:researchInterest provides research opportunities
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Kariba_Dam
gptkbp:safetyFeatures implemented safety measures
gptkbp:significantEvent regional electricity supply
gptkbp:stakeholders involves stakeholder engagement processes
gptkbp:supplyChain integrates with local supply chain
gptkbp:sustainability focus on sustainable energy production
gptkbp:technology adopts technological advancements
gptkbp:tourism attracts tourists
gptkbp:type rock-fill dam
gptkbp:updates ongoing upgrades planned
gptkbp:waterManagement important for water management
critical for water resource management
gptkbp:waterQuality monitors water quality
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Zambezi_River