Mahipar

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General Information

Country:	Afghanistan
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Coordinates (Powerhouse):	34° 33' 21.60" N, 69° 28' 43.32" E
Year of Commission:	1967
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Stream Name:	Logar River
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Operator:	Ministry of Energy and Water Afghanistan.
Project Status:	Completed
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Technical Information

Power: (kW)	66000
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Mini Grid:	No
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Dam Type:	Dam on river with reservoir
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Comment:	The water flow season is from October through May. However for five months of the year from December through April all three turbines can run

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