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Rideepana MHPP

1.75MW

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.

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Project Specifications

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)

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