Chinese Government provides $2 million loan for 11MW Tinkisso Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project

Project narrative

In 2004, the Chinese Government provided a $2 million loan to the Government of Guinea for the 11MW Tinkisso Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project. The terms of this loan are unknown. This project sought to expand the capacity of the dam to 3 x 550 kW and replace a damaged generator. Hunan Construction Engineering Group was the contractor responsible for implementation. On June 3, 2009, this project was completed and handed over to the local authorities. The Tinkisso dam was originally constructed with Chinese aid between 1973 and 1976.