CLIMATIC

Matugeta 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

2.5 MW

Project Cost

4.4 Mn

River

Gin Ganga

Catchment Area

179 Sq.km

Plant Factor

46 %

Desired Annual Energy

10.1 GHw

Gross Head

15 m

Channel Length

660 m

Penstock Length

0 m

Turbine

Kaplan Turbines

Commissioned Date

1 November 2013

2.5MW

Installed Capacity

4.4Mn

Project Cost

48,000

Annual CO2 Offset