Social and Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Proposed Nyamwamba Small Hydropower Project

Nyamwamba Small Hydropower Project

Uganda – East Africa

Client:
South Asia Energy Management Systems, USA
Location:
Uganda, Kilembe
Completed:
2010 -2010
Services:
Consultancy
Project Value:
USD 22,000 (Direct) + USD 20,000 (Additional works)

The Project envisages the construction of a 12 MW Hydropower Scheme. Project components include the following;

  • 2 m high Tyrolean-type Weir
  • Power House (6 MW, two Horizontal axis Francis Turbines)
  • Gross head 190m
  • Tailrace (concrete) – 3 km
  • Buried Penstock of 1.6 km

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