GENERATION STATISTICS
Year to Date
Bambarabatuoya MHPP, Sri Lanka
The Company’s first project Bambarabatuoya mini-hydro power project is sited in Bambarabatuoya, Ratnapura District.
This project was commissioned and connected to the National Grid in 2001. The company has a 15-year power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board and contributes 12.33GWh of electricity to the national grid.
| Location | Ratnapura, Sri Lanka |
| Design Flow | 8.9m3/s |
| River Catchment | Kalu Ganga, Bambarabatuoya |
| Effective Catchment Area | 76 km2 |
| Head | 47m |
| Channel Length | 2850m |
| Plant Factor | 44% |
| Penstock Length | 150m |
| Commissioning Date | 1-Jun-01 |
| Turbine Type | Francis Turbine ( 4 x 800kw) |
| Project Cost | US $3MN |
| Core Responsibilities of Vidullanka PLC | Lead Project Developer, Project Manager during Construction & Lead Operation Manager |
Rideepana MHPP, Sri Lanka
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.
| Project Capacity | 1.75 Mw |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 5.94 GWh |
| River Catchment | Badulu Oya |
| Effective Catchment Area | 205 km2 |
| Head | 30.5 m |
| Channel Length | 590 m |
| Plant Factor | 4% |
| Commissioning Date | 15-May-15 |
| Turbine Type | 2 Francis Turbines (1,250 kW x 1 + 500 kW x 1) |
Lower Kothmale MHPP, Sri Lanka
Vidullanka PLC commissioned its 8th mini hydro power plant in Kotmale, Nuwara-Eliya. The Lower Kotmale Mini Hydro Power Project, with the installed capacity of 4 MW was connected to the national grid on 25th June 2014. The project annually generates and transmits 13.1GWh of environmentally friendly electricity under the standard power purchasing agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board.
The Project Company, Lower Kotmale Minihydro Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between Vidullanka PLC and the Consortium of Investors led by Jaywise Constructions Ltd. The project utilizes the flow of Kotmale Oya and annually reduces the country’s carbon emission by 8,225 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.
| Project Capacity | 4 MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 13 GWh |
| River Catchment | Kothmale Oya |
| Effective Catchment Area | 89 km2 |
| Head | 71.5 m |
| Channel Length | 1430 m |
| Plant Factor | 37% |
| Commissioning Date | 25-Jun-14 |
| Turbine Type | 3 Francis Turbines (2 x 1600 kW + 800 kW) |
Madugeta MHPP, Sri Lanka
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.
| Project Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 10.1 GWh |
| River Catchment | Gin Gange |
| Head | 15 m |
| Channel Length | 660 m |
| Plant Factor | 46% |
| Commissioning Date | 1-Nov-13 |
| Turbine Type | 2 Kaplan machines at 1250 kW |
Wembiyagoda MHPP, Sri Lanka
The Company’s sixth project Wembiyagoda Mini Hydro Power Project is in Kalawana, Ratnapura District, Wembiyagoda. This project was commissioned in March 2013. The company has a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board and contributes 4.5 GWh of electricity to the national grid.
| Project Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 4.5 GWh |
| River Catchment | Koswathu Ganga |
| Head | 22.5 m |
| Channel Length | 440 m |
| Penstock Length | 40 m |
| Plant Factor | 40% |
| Commissioning Date | 19-Mar-13 |
| Turbine Type | 2 Francis machines @ 650 kW |
Ganthuna MHPP, Sri Lanka
The Company’s fourth project Ganthuna Udagama mini hydro power project is sited in Ganthuna, Aranayake, Kegalle District. This project was commissioned in March 2010. The company has a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board and contributes 4 GWh of electricity to the national grid.
| Project Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 4 GWh |
| River Catchment | Gurugodaya |
| Head | 220 m |
| Channel Length | 220 m |
| Penstock Length | 560 m |
| Plant Factor | 38% |
| Commissioning Date | 26-Mar-10 |
| Turbine Type | 2 Units of Pelton Turbines @ 600 kW each |
Batatotha MHPP, Sri Lanka
The Company’s second project Batatota mini-hydro power project is sited in Kuruwita, Ratnapura District. This project was commissioned and connected to the National Grid in 2007. The company has a 15-year power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board and contributes 11.21GWh of electricity to the national grid.
| Project Capacity | 2.0 MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 10.3 Gwh |
| River Catchment | Kuru Ganga |
| Head | 41.6m |
| Channel Length | 1.7 km |
| Penstock Length | 140m |
| Plant Factor | 58% |
| Commissioning Date | 6-Mar-07 |
| Turbine Type | 2 Francis machines @ 800 kW & 1 Francis machine @ 400 kW |
Udawela MHPP, Sri Lanka
Vidullanka PLC commissioned its 10th mini hydro power plant in Badulla. The Udawela Mini Hydro Power Project, with the installed capacity of 1.4 MW was connected to the national grid on 29th December 2017. The project annually generates and transmits 5.51GWh of environmental friendly electricity under the standard power purchasing agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board.
The Project Company, Udawela 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 3,400 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.
| Plant Installed Capacity | 1.4MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 5.5 GWh |
| River Source | Badulu Oya |
| Effective Catchment Area | 242km2 |
| Gross Head | 21 m |
| Channel Length | 37 m |
| Plant Factor | 45.00% |
| Commissioning Date | 29th December 2017 |
| Turbine Type | 1 Francis Turbine (1,400kW x 1) |
Muvumbe MHPP, Uganda
Muvumbe SHPP is the first overseas project of the company in its journey towards diversification. The power plant is located in the Maziba county in the Kabale district of Uganda. The project is expected to generate and supply 31.42 GWh of environment friendly renewable energy to the national grid of Uganda per annum.
The Muvumbe SHPP is the first project of Vidullanka PLC constructed and managed under the IFC standards and obtained the GETFiT grant administered by kfw bank of Germany for the positive social and ecological impact it has created in the region.
| Project Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 31.42 GWh |
| River Catchment | River Nyakizumba ( River Muvumbe ) |
| Effective Catchment Area | 868 km2 |
| Head | 120 m |
| Channel Length | 2080 m |
| Plant Factor | 55% |
| Commissioning Date | 15-Mar-17 |
| Turbine Type | Francis Turbine ( 1 x 4,000kw + 1 x 2,500 kw) |
Bukinda MHPP, Uganda
Bukinda Small Hydro Power Project will be Vidullanka PLC’s second overseas project. The project will be of 6.5MW capacity and will be located in Bukinda, Uganda. Furthermore, the project will annually generate and transmit 27.38GWh of environmental friendly electricity under a standard power purchasing agreement with Ugandan regulatory authorities.
The Project Company, Timex Bukinda Hydro (U) Ltd is a subsidiary of Vidullanka PLC. The project will utilise the flow of Nkusi River at Rugashari, Kibaale and annually reduces the carbon emission by 17,000 tons.
| Plant Installed Capacity | 6.5MW |
| Mean Annual Energy Supply | 27.38GWh |
| River Source | Nkusi River, Uganda |
| Effective Catchment Area | 2317km2 |
| Gross Head | 110.6m |
| Plant Factor | 0.4808 |
| Commissioning Date | 31st July 2020 |
| Turbine Type | 2 Francis Turbines (4000kW+2500kW) |
