The Edea Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant of the Sanaga River near Edéa in Cameroon. It has a power generating capacity of 264 megawatts (354,000 hp),[1] enough to power over 136,600 homes.[2] Nearly 60% of the power goes to the aluminum smelter.
Edea Power Station | |
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Location | Cameroon |
Coordinates | 3°48′46″N 10°07′41″E / 3.8129°N 10.128°E |
Status | Operational |
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Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Hydropower |
Power generation | |
Nameplate capacity | 264 MW (354,000 hp) |
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Commons | Related media on Commons |
See also
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edit- ^ "Edea Hydroelectric Power Plant Cameroon". Global Energy Observatory. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "Two Power Plants In Sight". Africa Intelligence. 17 September 2003. Retrieved 3 September 2019.