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    The 7.6MW Kyambura Hydropower Project is located in Rubiriizi District, Uganda along the Kyambura River. The proposed project would include a 1.9km tunnel, 1.06km penstock, and powerhouse housing two 3.8MW Francis turbines. Key estimated project parameters include a flow of 9 cumecs, head of 94.9 meters, and generation of 29GWh annually. The total project cost is estimated at $20.41 million. Preliminary financial analysis shows an IRR of 16% and NPV of $6.067 million. Required approvals include licenses from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and the National Environment Management Authority.

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    The 7.6MW Kyambura Hydropower Project is located in Rubiriizi District, Uganda along the Kyambura River. The proposed project would include a 1.9km tunnel, 1.06km penstock, and powerhouse housing two 3.8MW Francis turbines. Key estimated project parameters include a flow of 9 cumecs, head of 94.9 meters, and generation of 29GWh annually. The total project cost is estimated at $20.41 million. Preliminary financial analysis shows an IRR of 16% and NPV of $6.067 million. Required approvals include licenses from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and the National Environment Management Authority.

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    Generate 7.6MW from KYAMBURA River

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    Solomon Balemezi
    The 7.6MW Kyambura Hydropower Project is located in Rubiriizi District, Uganda along the Kyambura River. The proposed project would include a 1.9km tunnel, 1.06km penstock, and powerhouse housing two 3.8MW Francis turbines. Key estimated project parameters include a flow of 9 cumecs, head of 94.9 meters, and generation of 29GWh annually. The total project cost is estimated at $20.41 million. Preliminary financial analysis shows an IRR of 16% and NPV of $6.067 million. Required approvals include licenses from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and the National Environment Management Authority.

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    KYAMBURA HPP PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NOTE

    Project Overview
    1. Project Developer ZIBA LIMITED

    2. Project Title 7.6MW KYAMBURA HYDROPOWER PROJECT

    3. Project Location Project is located in Rubiriizi District, approximately 320km from Kampala. The approximate
    project location is depicted by the arrow as shown on the map of Uganda below.

    4. Project The proposed key project parameters are as follows;


    Description ( Key
    Parameters) Estimated Flow: 9mᶾ/s

    Estimated Head: 94.9 Meters

    Estimated Efficiency: 89%

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    KYAMBURA HPP PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NOTE

    Rated Capacity: 7.6MW

    Estimated P.F: 60%

    Estimated Generation: 29GWh

    Intake Location: 00°13’53.52”S, 30°07’52.55”E

    Forebay Location: 00°12’57.31”S, 30°07’23.74”E

    Power House: 00°12’32.38”S, 30°07’1.73”E

    Waterway Length: 1.9km tunnel and 1.06km GRP Penstock

    Electromechanical: 2X3.8MW Francis Turbines

    Distance to grid: 1.15km 33KV line

    5. Project Financials Project Development and Construction Costs

    Total project costs estimated at US 20.41 Million broken down as follows;

    Dam and Temporary Diversion: US $ 0.900 Million


    Intake: US $ 0.880 Million
    Tunnel works: US $ 4.032 Million
    Forebay: US $ 0.525 Million
    Penstock: US $ 4.970 Million
    Power House: US $ 4.870 Million
    Interconnection line & switchyard: US $ 0.920 Million
    Access Roads: US $ 2.250 Million
    Supervision and Project Management: US $ 1.855 Million

    Preliminary Financial Results


    Projected tariff: US $ 9 Cents per kWh
    GET FiT Premium US $ 1.4 Cents per kWh

    Debt : Equity Ratio : 75% : 25%


    NPV: US $ 6.067Million
    IRR: 16%
    EIRR (Before tax) 19%
    EIRR (After tax) 14.6%

    5. Project Approvals Generation and Sale of Electricity License (Electricity Regulatory Authority)

    Environmental Clearance (National Environment Management Authority)

    Water Abstraction Permit (Directorate of Water Resources Management)

    Construction Permit (Directorate of Water Resources Management)

    GETFiT top up premium.

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    KYAMBURA HPP PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NOTE

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