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There will be two power plants, each with an installed capacity of {{convert|800|MW}}; one on the Zambian side and another on the Zimbabwean side. The dam to supply the reservoir with water will be a {{Convert|181|m|abbr=on}} tall [[arch-gravity dam|arch-gravity]] type.<ref>{{cite web |
There will be two power plants, each with an installed capacity of {{convert|800|MW}}; one on the Zambian side and another on the Zimbabwean side. The dam to supply the reservoir with water will be a {{Convert|181|m|abbr=on}} tall [[arch-gravity dam|arch-gravity]] type.<ref>{{cite web|title=Batoka Gorge Hydro-Power Project Profile |url=http://www.comesa.int/attachments/article/842/Batoka%20Gorge%20%20-%20Project%20Profile%20130526.pdf |publisher=Comesa |accessdate=7 March 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307044658/http://www.comesa.int/attachments/article/842/Batoka%20Gorge%20%20-%20Project%20Profile%20130526.pdf |archivedate=7 March 2014 |df= }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:37, 28 October 2016
| Batoka Gorge Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Batoka Gorge Dam in Zimbabwe | |
| Country | Zambia/Zimbabwe |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Proposed |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch gravity |
| Impounds | Zambezi River |
| Height | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Width (crest) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Width (base) | 97.8 m (321 ft) |
| Spillway capacity | 20,000 m3/s (710,000 cu ft/s) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 1,680×106 m3 (1,360,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Catchment area | 508,000 km2 (196,000 sq mi) |
| Turbines | 8 x 200 MW (270,000 hp) Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 1,600 MW (2,100,000 hp) |
Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station is a 1,600MW hydroelectric power station, planned on the Zambezi River across the International border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.[1]
Location
The power station will be located on the Zambezi River, approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi), downstream of Victoria Falls.[2]
Overview
There will be two power plants, each with an installed capacity of 800 megawatts (1,100,000 hp); one on the Zambian side and another on the Zimbabwean side. The dam to supply the reservoir with water will be a 181 m (594 ft) tall arch-gravity type.[3]
Construction costs
The estimated construction costs are between US$2.5 to 3.0 billion.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Batoka Gorge Project To Ease Power Shortage
- ^ Batoka George Hydropower Station Located Downstream of Victoria Falls
- ^ "Batoka Gorge Hydro-Power Project Profile" (PDF). Comesa. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Construction Of Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Power Stations To Start In 2014