DAM-L Nile hydro potential/LS (fwd)

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Nile Power Capacity At 2000mw

New Vision (Kampala)
March 26, 2002
Posted to the web March 26, 2002

Emmy Olaki


The potential capacity of the White Nile in Uganda is estimated to be 
in excess of 2000 megawatts.

Currently, only 380MW is being generated at the Nalubaale and Kiira 
dams. Another 250MW is expected from the proposed Bujagali power 
station in about four years.

Energy minister, Syda Bbumba, on Friday said there is considerable 
potential for further development of hydroelectric resources both for 
domestic requirements and export.

"In addition to the three hydro projects, I have talked about, four 
other major sites have been identified, namely Kalagala, Karuma, 
Ayago North and Ayago South," she said.

Bbumba was speaking at a seminar to develop a strategic plan for the 
electricity regulation. She said Uganda also has potential for small 
hydropower development, especially along the tributaries of the Nile 
and on the slopes of Rwenzori and Elgon mountains.

The seminar was aimed at creating a common understanding of ERA's 
(Electricity Regulatory Authority) goals and objectives, identify 
potential supply developments, and discuss regulatory approach to 
rural electrification.

"More than twenty mini hydro sites with the capacities ranging 
between 0-55MW have been identified. There are also numerous micro 
hydro sites, especially in the mountain parts of western and eastern 
Uganda," Bbumba said.

She said that with the existing supply system dominated by Nalubaale 
and Kiira power stations at Jinja, power supply is still very 
inadequate.

"Currently, 5% of Uganda's population is supplied with grid 
electricity. Around 20% of the urban population is connected, but 
less than 1% of the rural population. Records show that there are 
over 148,000 grid electricity users. The average per capita energy 
consumption is only 44kmh/year," she said. She said domestic 
customers are the biggest users of power.
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