The Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is a 7.4 MW (9,900 hp) hydroelectric power station in Kenya.[1]
| Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station in Kenya | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Coordinates | 00°44′58″S 37°10′29″E / 0.74944°S 37.17472°E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1952 |
| Owner(s) | Kenya Electricity Generating Company |
| Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Kenya Electricity Generating Company |
| Commission date | 1952 |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Turbines | 4 X 1.85MW |
| Installed capacity | 7.4 MW (9,900 hp) |
Location
editThe power station is located near the village of Kambirwa, in Muranga County, approximately 82 kilometres (51 mi), by road, northeast of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya.[2] The coordinates of Wanjii Power Station are: 0°44'58.0"S, 37°10'29.0"E (Latitude:-0.749437; Longitude:37.174731).[3]
Overview
editThe power station draws its waters from the Mathioya River and the Maragwa River stored in the Wanjii Reservoir on the Maragwa River.[4]
Ownership
editWanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is owned by Kenya Electricity Generating Company, a parastatal company of the government of Kenya.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b KENGEN (5 April 2016). "Kenya Electricity Generating Company: Wanjii Power Station". Nairobi: Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN). Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ GFC (6 April 2016). "Distance between Nairobi, Kenya and Wanjii Power Station, Murang'a, Kenya". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Location of Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Location of Wanjii Reservoir on River Maragwa, Muranga County, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 April 2016.