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Annex 2: Mitigation Calculations for Main Hydropower Plant Projects
Kariba Dam Rehabilitation:
The figure for electricity generated is from 2015. This could be an underestimate from increased installation capacity
since 2015, however, it could also be an overestimate if we consider the effects of diminishing water levels in
reservoirs from climate change, which has reduced generation output below optimum. More recent data on electricity
generation would be needed for a better estimate.
Kandadji Dam:
The calculated mitigated GHG emissions estimates are based on electricity generated from phase 2 completion.
Nsongezi Dam:
Annual electricity generation is not available and was estimated knowing the installed capacity and assuming a capacity factor
of 80 percent (based on what is commonly between 50 percent and 80 percent for such hydropower plants).
Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Station:
The grid emission factors for Rwanda were used. The power plant is located at Rusumo Falls on the border of Rwanda
and Tanzania.
Luapula Hydroelectric Station:
Annual electricity generation is not available and was estimated knowing the installed capacity and assuming a capacity
factor of 80 percent (based on what is commonly between 50 percent and 80 percent for such hydropower plants).
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