Lashkar-Gah

After years of war in Afghanistan, the electricity infrastructure was in disarray. Makeshift arrangements were made to provide electricity where possible. In October 2003 Kandahar and Lashkar-Gah  were supplied with electricity by the Kajakai Hydro Power Plant (HPP).  Qalat was supplied by diesel generators from Da Afghanistan Breshna Mossessa (DABM) Utility. In October

2003, both the turbines at the Kajaki HPP and the diesel generators at Qalat failed. USAID took emergency measures to provide electricity to these locations during the rehabilitation, restoration and development of the South East Transmission System (SETS).

Diesel units procured by USAID consisting of 3x1.0 MW containerized trailer-mounted generators

were provided for emergency power. Additionally, step-up transformers, operating fuel, bulk fuel tanks and adequate spare parts and consumables for six months of operation have been supplied. Further, a Technical Advisor/Trainer was provided to DABM for unit operation, maintenance and instruction for staff.

Lashkar-Gah  receives electric energy from Kajakai via the  100 kV transmission line from the Kajakai HPP. The condition of the line is poor and has frequent interruptions for the 28,000 customers who must then rely on the USAID supplied and operated diesel generators. This 110kV line is scheduled for rehabilitation as part of the South East Transmission System (SETS) Project.

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