Nyagak II Hydroelectric Power Station
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| location = Paidha
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Nyagak II Power Station is a {{convert|5|MW}} proposed mini hydroelectric power project in Uganda.{{cite web | url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/633559-west-nile-to-get-5-megawatts-dam.html | title=West Nile To Get 5 Megawatts Dam|publisher=New Vision | date=30 July 2012 | accessdate=10 July 2014 | first=Benedict | last=Okethwengu}}
Location
The power station would be located across the Nyagak River, in Rateng Village, Paidha Sub County, Okoro County, Zombo District, West Nile Sub-Region, Northern Region of Uganda. This location is near the town of Paidha, close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), approximately {{convert|10|km|mi}} downstream of the existing Nyagak I Power Station.
Overview
During the construction of the Nyagak I Power Station (2006 - 2012), it became clear that its 3.5 megawatt output was inadequate to meet the electricity needs of the West Nile sub-region. In addition, the towns of Aruu and Mahagi in the DRC had expressed the desire to be supplied with electricity from neighboring Uganda.
To meet those needs while awaiting the construction of the 600 megawatt Karuma Power Station, the government of Uganda authorized construction of the Nyagak II Power Station as a bridge measure. The available literature suggests that the government will fund this development independently. It appears that this power station is separate from the Nyagak III Power Station, which will be developed through a Public Private Partnership.{{cite web | url=http://www.devex.com/en/projects/legal-consultants-for-nyagak-iii-uganda-small-hydro-firm | title=Legal Consultants for Nyagak III Uganda Small Hydro (Firm) | date= 29 September 2011 |accessdate=10 July 2014 | last=DEVEX | publisher=Devex.com (DEVEX)}}
Construction costs
While the exact construction costs of the Nyagak II Power Station have not been disclosed, the Nyagak I Power Station cost US$18 million (€14 million) to complete in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.energyprogramme.or.ug/west-nile-power-crisis-locals-chide-muloni/|title=West Nile Power Crisis: Locals Chide Muloni|date=2012|publisher=EnergyProgramme.or.ug |last=Musasizi|
accessdate=10 July 2014}} The power generated will be evacuated via the existing 33 kilovolt transmission power lines linking the towns of Paidha, Nebbi, Bondo, Okollo, and Arua, constructed at an estimated cost of US$15 million between 2006 and 2012 during the development of Nyagak I. The power lines will also be extended to Pakwach on the banks of the Albert Nile, with funding from a US$18 million (€13 million) grant from KfW.{{cite web|last=Ondoga| url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/649445-west-nile-power-line-extension-begins.html|title=West Nile Power Line Extension Begins|publisher=New Vision|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=10 July 2014| first=Ayiga}}
See also
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References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140714212836/http://www.independent.co.ug/business/business-news/7420-micro-dams-to-the-rescue Micro Dams To The Rescue]
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