Table 2: Major potential sites for hydro power development
Potential Site |
Estimated Capacity (MW) |
|
Estimated Investment Cost –US $ Million |
|
Original |
Revised |
|
KNB Extension* |
300 |
360 |
300 |
Itezhi-Tezhi* |
80 |
120 |
117 |
Kafue Gorge Lower* |
450 |
750 |
750 |
Batoka Gorge |
800 |
800 |
860 |
Devil's Gorge |
800 |
800 |
1,430 |
Kalungwishi* |
114 |
163 |
210 |
Mpata Gorge |
320 |
320 |
770 |
Lusiwasi Extension |
40 |
40 |
92 |
Kabompo Gorge |
|
34 |
78 |
Chavuma |
1.2 |
15.0 |
20 |
West Lunga |
1.2 |
2.5 |
7.2 |
Chikata |
1.2 |
3.5 |
13.1 |
Luapula River |
1,550 |
950 |
1,305 |
TOTAL |
4,457.6 |
4,358 |
5,952.3 |
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