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General Information
| Country:
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South Africa
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| City/Town:
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Clanwilliam, Western Cape
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| Coordinates (Powerhouse):
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| Year of Commission:
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1935
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| Basin Name:
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Clanwilliam
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| Stream Name:
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Oliphants
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| Developer:
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Clackson Power
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| Operator:
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| Project Status:
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Commissioned
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Technical Information
| Power: (kW)
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300
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| Energy (kWh/a):
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| Minimum Flow of the Stream (m³/s):
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Mini/Island Grid Information
| Mini Grid:
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No
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Dam Information
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| Storage Volume of Reservoir (m³):
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Economic Information
| Cost (€):
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| Donor/Financier & Percentage:
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