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The power station is located across the Kunene River, in the Kunene Region of Namibia, approximately 200 kilometres (124 mi) downstream of Ruacana Hydroelectric Power Station, at the international border with the Republic of Angola.
The location is at the foothills of the Baynes Mountains, approximately 750 kilometres (466 mi), by road, northwest of Windhoek, the capital and largest city of Namibia.[3] The dam and power station would sit astride the border between Angola and Namibia.
The construction budget has been calculated at US$1.2 billion. Construction is planned to start in 2021 and conclude in 2025. After completion, Angola and Namibia are expected to utilize 300 megawatts each. commissioning of the plant is planned for the end of 2028 to the first quarter of 2029.
