CLIMATIC

Ganthuna MHPP

Details

Hydro-Electric Power Plant

Vidullanka PLC commissioned its 7th mini hydro power plant in Neluwa, Galle. The Madugeta Mini Hydro Power Project, with the capacity of 2.5 MW was connected to the national grid on 1st of November, 2013. The project annually generates and transmits 10.2 GWh of environmentally friendly electricity under the standard power purchasing agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board.

The Project Company, Vidul Madugeta (Pvt) Ltd is a joint venture between Vidullanka PLC and the Esna Power (Pvt) Ltd. The project utilizes the flow of Gingange and annually reduces the country’s carbon emission by 6,400 tonnes. Vidullanka PLC continues to venture into the development of small hydro power projects both in Sri Lanka and overseas and have several projects in the pipeline.

Installed Capacity

1.2 MW

Project Cost

3.5 Mn

River

Gurugodaya

Catchment Area

119 Sq.km

Plant Factor

38 %

Desired Annual Energy

4 GHw

Gross Head

220 m

Channel Length

220 m

Penstock Length

560 m

Turbine

Francis Turbines

Commissioned Date

26 March 2010

1.2MW

Installed Capacity

3.5Mn

Project Cost

48,000

Annual CO2 Offset