CLIMATIC

Rideepana MHPP

Details

Hydro-Electric Power Plant

Vidullanka PLC commissioned its 9th mini hydro power plant in Badulla. The Rideepana Mini Hydro Power Project, with the installed capacity of 1.75 MW was connected to the national grid on 15th May 2015. The project annually generates and transmits 5.94 GWh of environmental friendly electricity under the standard power purchasing agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board.

The Project Company, Rideepana Hydro (Pvt) Ltd is a subsidiary of Vidullanka PLC. The project utilizes the flow of Badulu Oya and annually reduces the country’s carbon emission by 3,700 tonnes.

Vidullanka PLC continues to invest in renewable energy projects, both in Sri Lanka and overseas with the balanced focus on profits, people and the planet.

Installed Capacity

1.75 MW

Project Cost

3.1 Mn

River

Badulu Oya

Catchment Area

205 Sq.km

Plant Factor

44 %

Desired Annual Energy

5.9 GHw

Gross Head

30.5 m

Channel Length

590 m

Penstock Length

60 m

Turbine

Francis Turbines

Commissioned Date

15 May 2005

1.75MW

Installed Capacity

3.1Mn

Project Cost

48,000

Annual CO2 Offset