Mwadingusha is a 78.3MW hydro power project. It is located on Lufira river/basin in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1930.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 78.3 | 78.3 | – | Active | Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Societe Nationale d’Electricite |
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Description
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The project is developed and owned by Societe Nationale d’Electricite.
The gross head of the project is 116m. Mwadingusha underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2016-2021.Mwadingusha (Mwadingusha Active Units) underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2021.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1930.
Contractors Involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 6 units of Francis turbines, each with 13.05MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro supplied 3 electric generators for the Mwadingusha (Mwadingusha Active Units).
Andritz Hydro supplied electric generator(s) for the Mwadingusha (Mwadingusha Rehabilated units).
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