List Of Electrical Distribution Companies In Uganda
Uganda’s Electricity sub-Sector is run under a liberalized set up following its Liberalization in 1997 and the enactment of the Electricity Act, 1999.
The Liberalization and enactment of the Electricity Act, 1999, mandated the unbundling of Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) which was a monopoly managing generation, transmission, distribution, sale, import, and export of Uganda’s Electricity.
Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry is now regulated under the Electricity Act, 1999, Chapter 145, the Energy Policy, the National Environment Act, Chapter 153, and the Statutory Instruments and Guidelines issued by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA).
The structure of Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry
Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry is divided into Three (3) independent segments:
- Generation
- Transmission
- Distribution
The Generation segment has a combination of the Government of Uganda-owned power plants, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The Transmission Segment is wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The Distribution segment, just like Generation, is also liberalized and has private players, as well as a Government of Uganda-owned Distribution Company – the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL).
Here are the List Of Electrical Distribution Companies In Uganda
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
Rwenkuba Electricity Company
Electric Power Generator Uganda
Kyegegwa Rural Electricity Cooperative Society Ltd
Rural Electrification Agency
ERA House
Who distributes electricity in Uganda?
UEDCL
Uganda Electricity Distribution Co.Ltd (UEDCL) that owns and operates the distribution network at 33 kV and below. Uganda Electricity Board (Statutory Corporation) that remained in place in order to wind up. The Government of Uganda adopted the methodology of privatizing UEGCL & UEDCL through long-term concessions.
How many power stations are in Uganda?
Uganda has two (2) Thermal Plants contributing electricity to the national grid; Jacobsen (U) Limited and Electromaxx (U) Limited, each with an installed capacity of 50 MW.
How many electricity dams are there in Uganda?
Not Complete
Hydroelectric power station | Community | Capacity (megawatts) |
---|---|---|
Bujagali Power Station | Bujagali, Buikwe District | 250 |
Kabalega Power Station | Buseruka, Hoima District | 9 |
Kanungu Hydroelectric Power Station | Kanungu, Kanungu District | 6.6 |
Kiira Power Station | Jinja, Jinja District | 200 |