Firestone hydroelectric power station
The Firestone hydroelectric power station is a hydroelectric power station in Liberia on the Farmington River. Built in 1942, it was the first power generating dam built in the country.[1] Located in Harbel, Margibi County, it is operated by the Firestone Plantations Company.[1]
| Firestone Hydroelectric Project | |
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| Country | |
| Location | Harbel, Margibi County, Liberia |
| Coordinates | 6°17′51″N 10°18′08″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1942 |
| Owner(s) | Firestone Plantations Company |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Hydropower |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 4 |
| Nameplate capacity | 4.8 MW (6,400 hp) |
Capacity
The project has a generating capacity of 64 megawatts (86,000 hp) produced by four turbines.[2][1] Initial construction was in order to supply power to a United States military facility in the area during World War II and to supply the city of Robertsfield.[1] The plant was the only hydro power facility to remain intact during the Civil Wars.[3]
References
- First State of the Environment Report for Liberia – 2006. Archived 2009-04-11 at the Wayback Machine United Nations Development Programme. 2006, p. 44-45. Retrieved on October 19, 2008.
- http://www.mtcoffeeliberia.com
- Osterkorn, Marianne (April 17, 2008). "Liberia Finds Role for renewables". REEEP. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
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