Cahora Bassa North is a 1,250MW hydro power project. It is planned on Zambezi river/basin in Tete, Mozambique. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2028 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2032. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa and is currently owned by State Grid Corporation of China with a stake of 7.5%.
The project is expected to generate 2,983 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 3 turbines, each with 415MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2028. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2032.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Zesa Holdings under a power purchase agreement.
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About Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa
Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa SA (Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa) is a renewable energy company that operates hydropower plants for hydroelectricity generation, transmission and distribution. The company operates various infrastructures including the Cahora Bassa Dam, the HVDC Transmission Lines, the South Bank, the Songo Converter Substation, the HVAC Transmission lines and the Matambo Substation for hydroelectric generation. It also provides engineering services which include mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, civil, environmental, chemical, and others. The company is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Southern Africa, provides hydroelectric power to Mozambique and the Southern African Development Community. It operates in Mozambique and Portugal. Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa is headquartered in Songo, Tete, Mozambique.
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