Bui is a 400MW hydro power project. It is located on Volta river/basin in Brong-Ahafo, Ghana. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 400 | 400 | – | Active | Brong-Ahafo, Ghana | Bui Power Authority |
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Description
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The project is developed and owned by Bui Power Authority.
The project generated 969 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $622m.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013.
Contractors Involved
Sinohydro was selected to render EPC services for the hydro power project.
GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of francis turbines, each with 133MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 3 electric generators for the project. The generator capacity is 148 MVA.
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