Kiruwana Oya
Mini Hydro-power Project – 0.6 MW
The project utilizes the waters of Kiruwana Oya in the Matara District in Sri Lanka to generate 0.6 MW of Electricity. The Project was developed by Nilwalabase Hydro Power (Pvt) Ltd., which was incorporated in 2004, mainly for developing grid-connected small power projects. The main investor of the Nilawalabase Hydropower (Pvt) Ltd. is Dr. Nishantha Nanayakkara. The Project was completed in 2005 February.
In 2015 HPI intended to become the Managing Partner of this plant, on the invitation of the previous Board of Directors while acquiring 8% of shares. The main Shareholder is “F&T Hydro Power LLC – Japan” which is a subsidiary of “Traders Holdings Co. Ltd. – Japan”.
| Type of Contract | Turn-Key |
| Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Location | Kotapola, Matara District – Sri Lanka |
| Water Source | Kiruwana Oya, tributary of Nilwala Ganga |
| Length of Penstock Path | 120 m |
| Diameter of a Penstock | 1,200 mm |
| Gross Head | 50 m |
| Turbine Type | Francis |
| Turbine Supplier | Tianjin Flying Electric Co. – China |
| Generator Supplier | Stamford – UK |
| Transformer Supplier | Lanka Transformers Ltd. |
| Synchronizing, Protection & Control System | Hydro Power International (Pvt) Ltd. |
| Client | NilwalabaseHydropower (Pvt) Ltd. |
