Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station
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| Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station in Kenya | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Coordinates | 00°44′58″S 37°10′29″E / 0.74944°S 37.17472°E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1952 |
| Owner(s) | Kenya Electricity Generating Company |
| Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Kenya Electricity Generating Company |
| Commission date | 1952 |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Turbines | 4 X 1.85MW |
| Installed capacity | 7.4 MW (9,900 hp) |
The Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is a 7.4 MW (9,900 hp) hydroelectric power station in Kenya.[1]
The power station is located near the village of Kambirwa, in Muranga County, approximately 82 kilometres (51 mi), by road, northeast of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya.[2] The coordinates of Wanjii Power Station are: 0°44'58.0"S, 37°10'29.0"E (Latitude:-0.749437; Longitude:37.174731).[3]
Overview
The power station draws its waters from the Mathioya River and the Maragwa River stored in the Wanjii Reservoir on the Maragwa River.[4]
Ownership
Wanjii Hydroelectric Power Station is owned by Kenya Electricity Generating Company, a parastatal company of the government of Kenya.[1]
