Table 2: Sol Plaatje power station specification Sol Plaatje dam full supply level 1627.26masl Tailwater level (varies) 1616.50masl Gross head 10.76m Rated flow 25 m3/sec Maximum flow 29 m3/sec Rated generator 2.55 MW Annual generation Approx 19GWhr/yr Load factor (% time plant runs at rated capacity) 80% Lowest founding level below tailwater 10m Weight of generator 30t Diameter of turbine 3.14m Turbine type Full Kaplan Construction period 27 months Total approximated cost R40M (approx US$5.9M)