Kafue Gorge Dam
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| Kafue Gorge Upper Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kafue, Zambia |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner(s) | ZESCO |
| Primary fuel | Hydropower |
The Kafue Gorge Upper Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Kafue River in Zambia. The construction period was from 1967 to 1973.[1] A power generating capacity of 900 megawatts (1,200,000 hp) was installed in six turbines, producing up to 900 megawatts (1,200,000 hp) each and the current capacity is 900MW.[2]
