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Udawela MHPP

1.4MW

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.

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Project Specifications

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 2 Francis Turbines (800kW + 600kW)

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