Name of the Project
Kakono hydropower plant.
Location
Kagera region, northern Tanzania.
Project Owner/s
Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco).
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 87.8 MW plant, which will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 216 065 t/y.
Associated infrastructure will also be built, including the upgrading of the existing Kyaka substation and a new 39 km 220 kV transmission line, as well as capacity-building support for Tanesco.
The hydropower project is expected to comply with the best international environmental and social standards, and increase the service coverage rate by about 7% of the population.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The Tanzania government, the African Development Bank and the French Development Agency signed agreements for two development project loans worth $300-million in April 2023.
The project has also received a grant of €36-million from the European Union.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Tanesco, tel +255 748 550 000 or email customer.service@tanesco.co.tz.