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Kariba dam water levels keep falling
23 Oct 2015 at 02:13hrs | Views
Zesa Holdings might reduce further the power generation at Kariba Power Station as the current water levels at the lake keep falling.
ZESA and its Zambian equivalent, Zambia Electricity Supply Company (ZESCO), were allocated 45 billion cubic metres of water this year but there is a likelihood of a further reduction to 10-15 billion cubic metres, a situation that effects a reduction in power generation by the two utilities.
ZESA chief executive Engineer Josh Chifamba said Kariba remains the anchor power generation plant for ZESA because it is a value driver for both the investor and customers.
Reports say, ZESA has sent engineers to Italy and India for due diligence on the company to supply equipment for the construction of the plant expected to produce 100-300MW.
Energy and Power Development Minister Samuel Undenge said the advantage with emergency power generation plants is that the final tariff will be blended in the tariffs of all generators. This means it will be before 35 cents per kilowatt hour.
ZESA and its Zambian equivalent, Zambia Electricity Supply Company (ZESCO), were allocated 45 billion cubic metres of water this year but there is a likelihood of a further reduction to 10-15 billion cubic metres, a situation that effects a reduction in power generation by the two utilities.
Reports say, ZESA has sent engineers to Italy and India for due diligence on the company to supply equipment for the construction of the plant expected to produce 100-300MW.
Energy and Power Development Minister Samuel Undenge said the advantage with emergency power generation plants is that the final tariff will be blended in the tariffs of all generators. This means it will be before 35 cents per kilowatt hour.
Source - the herald
