Kihansi Hydropower Plant

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hydropower plant
gptkbp:built 1994
1999
gptkbp:capacity 180 MW
gptkbp:commissioned 1999
gptkbp:community_engagement necessary for project success
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of communities
gptkbp:community_service ongoing
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately $200 million
gptkbp:country gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:electrification located underground
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low emissions
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
3
gptkbp:environmental_impact negative
significant
affected by climate change
gptkbp:futurePlans considered feasible.
gptkbp:gridConnection Tanzania_national_grid
gptkbp:height 45 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kihansi Hydropower Plant
gptkbp:is_a_source_of electricity generation
gptkbp:length 200 meters
gptkbp:lighting approximately 2.5 km²
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:notableFeature aligned with national energy policy
gptkbp:operational_status 180 MW
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Tanzania_Electric_Supply_Company_Limited
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Government_of_Tanzania
gptkbp:powerOutput to the national grid
gptkbp:productionYears approximately 1,200 GWh
gptkbp:region important_for_East_Africa
gptkbp:regulates important for downstream users
gptkbp:research_focus available for environmental studies
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Kihansi_River
gptkbp:river gptkb:Kihansi_River
gptkbp:scholarships partly funded by international loans
gptkbp:spillwayType gated spillway
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives in progress
gptkbp:tourism limited due to access issues
gptkbp:type gravity dam
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Kihansi_River