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First pump turbine at Nant de France connected to grid

In early August, the first pump turbine at the Nant de Drance scheme in Switzerland was connected to the grid.

The Nant de France powerplant has been undergoing testing since March, and the recent grid connection test went smoothly and proved to be a success, marking a major milestone in this phase of the project. 

The 900 MW scheme, with six turbine generating units, is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2021. Construction work began on the project in September 2008, and has including modifying the existing dam and adding additional generation capacity.

Consultancy contracts awarded for Rumakali and Ruhudji in Tanzania

Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) has awarded Multiconsult two major consultancy contracts for the Rumakali and Ruhudji hydropower project and transmission lines projects in Tanzania. The projects will play a significant role in meeting the country’s increasing electricity demand.

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Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy announces loan from French Development Agency for hydro sector

The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan announced on 27 August that a 20-year loan agreement, worth €55.8 million, has been signed with the French Development Agency (FDA). The loan facility will finance a series of projects in Uzbekistan’s hydropower sector.

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