energy.wikisort.org - Power_plantAdekokwok Hydroelectric Power Station is an 8 megawatts (11,000 hp) mini hydroelectric power project in Uganda.[1]
Dam in Lira District
Adekokwok Hydroelectric Power Station |
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Map of Uganda showing the location of Adekokwok Hydroelectric Power Station |
Country | Uganda |
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Location | Lira District |
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Coordinates | 02°13′36″N 32°59′34″E |
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Status | Operational |
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Commission date | 2014 |
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Type | Run-of-the-river |
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Turbines | 2 |
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Installed capacity | 8 MW (11,000 hp) |
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Location
The power station is located in Adekokwok Village, Lira District, Lango sub-region in Uganda's Northern Region.[2] This location lies approximately 350 kilometres (217 mi), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3]
Overview
The power station was built at a cost of USh12 billion (approx. US$4 million). The power is integrated into the national grid and supplies the town of Lira and neighboring localities.[2]
See also
Uganda portal
Water portal
Renewable energy portal
References
External links
 Lira District |
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Capital: Lira |
Counties and sub-counties | Otuke County | |
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Towns and villages | |
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Economy |
- Absa Bank Uganda Limited
- Bank of Africa Uganda Limited
- Centenary Bank
- DFCU Bank
- Equity Bank Uganda Limited
- KCB Bank Uganda Limited
- PostBank Uganda
- Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
- Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited
- Pride Microfinance Limited
- FINCA Uganda Limited
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Industry |
- Kamtech Logistics Uganda Limited
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Transport |
- Lira Airport
- Soroti–Dokolo–Lira Road
- Rwekunye–Apac–Aduku–Lira–Kitgum–Musingo Road
- Lira–Kamdini–Karuma Road
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Energy |
- Adekokwok Hydroelectric Power Station
- Lira–Gulu–Agago High Voltage Power Line
- Lira–Gulu–Nebbi–Arua High Voltage Power Line
- Tororo–Opuyo–Lira High Voltage Power Line
- Karuma–Lira High Voltage Power Line
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Notable landmarks |
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira
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Health |
- Lira Regional Referral Hospital
- Lira University Hospital
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Education |
- Dr. Obote College Boroboro
- All Saints University
- Lira University
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Notable people |
- Jane Ruth Aceng
- Omara Atubo
- Joy Atim
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