Batoka gorge hydropower project, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Name and Location
Batoka gorge hydropower project, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Client
Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), which comprises the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation and the ministries of energy from both countries.
Project Description
The proposed project involves the con-struction of a hydroelectric scheme on the Zambezi river, across the boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The power station will have an installed capacity of 1 600 MW and includes a 181 m high roller-compacted concrete cavity arch dam, a radial-gated crest-type spillway and two underground power stations on the north and south banks of the river, each with four 200 MW vertical-shaft Francis turbine generators.
The project is designed as a run-of-river scheme, with an estimated average energy generation of 8 700 GWh/y.
Value
$4-billion.
Duration
A timeframe has not been confirmed.
Latest Developments
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin work on the construction of the hydropower project. The ZRA invited bids from prospective developers on a ‘build, operate, transfer’ basis in December 2012. The tender closed on February 8, 2013.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
ZRA, tel +260 1 228 401, fax +260 1 227 498 or email munodawafa@zaraho.org.zm.
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