#Uganda

The project envisions the construction of a 138 km HV transmission line to take power to South Sudan, the expansion of two substations and construction of one new one.

Uganda, Kampala: Eskom Uganda Ltd has returned hydropower plants to UEGCL after the expiry of a 20-year-long concession.

Uganda, Olwiyo: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited is currently repairing the damage due to vandalism on Kawanda, Olwiyo and Lira substations.

Uganda, Kampala: The Government of Uganda has put electricity thieves on notice by proposing fines of up to $112.651 (Shs400 M) for power theft.

Uganda, Entebbe: Uganda’s main electricity distribution company has announced construction of a new 20 MVA substation.

A newly launched Utilities 2.0 Twaake pilot project unites distributed renewable energy companies in Uganda to provide clean power for all.

Uganda: Power distributor Umeme will put up a $1.3 M (Shs 4.9 B) substation to improve the quality of power in Kakiri, Nansana and Wakiso.

Power distribution transformers at Gulu substation will be decommissioned as Umeme Limited looks to replace it with one of a higher capacity.

Kampala, Uganda: Power distributor Umeme has earmarked $1.7 M (Shs 6.2 B) for a new substation in Nakawa, Kampala.

The 14 MW Kikagati hydropower station being built on the border between Uganda and Tanzania has reached financial close.

The Rural Electrification Agency of Uganda (REA) has received funds for the acquisition of supply and delivery of self-protected distribution transformers.

Uganda: Queensway substation upgrade project on Entebbe Road in Kampala, Uganda is on due course with over 45% of the construction works complete and all equipment already delivered to the site.

Uganda: The government of Uganda has awarded CAMC, a Chinese construction company, a contract to build four mega substations, projected to cost about $100 million.

Uganda, Wakiso: Uganda’s power utility company Umeme is planning a $100 million investment in the next year to boost its power capacity as more electricity is brought to the national grid.

Uganda, Kampala: Umeme Ltd., the largest electric utility in Uganda, has entered into an agreement with ABB Uganda Limited and Babcon Uganda Ltd to build a new 40 MVA medium volt substation at Kira Town Council, Namugongo.

Uganda, Kampala: The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDCL) is seeking $370 million to upgrade electricity transmission lines and outdated electrical equipment.