Kafue Gorge Lower 750MW hydroelectric power plant

Overview:

• Kafue Gorge Lower 750MW hydroelectric power plant.
• Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) and Sinohydro are developing the project which is located on the Kafue river, 17.3km downstream from the existing Kafue Gorge Upper hydroelectric power plant.
• The project consists of the construction of a 140m high dam and five 150MW generating units.
• Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has provided $100 million in financing for the project.

Sam Duke - Editor