1. THE STATE AND FUTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS IN UGANDA
Presentation By
Eng. Dr. Badru M. Kiggundu
at the
AEMI High Level Energy and Mining Conference
Imperial Royale Hotel, 26 April 2019

2. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
Scope of the Energy / Power Sector
Policy and Legal Framework
Energy Sector Prospectus
Strategies in Place to develop the Sector
Short term Projects
Mid term Projects
Long term Projects
Investment Opportunities/challenges
Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION
Adequate, affordable and reliable power supply is the engine for social and economic development of any country.
What has the government done?:
Uganda has put in place a conducive policy and regulatory framework for fostering investment in the energy sector and
Government has earmarked energy as a priority area for financing to facilitate economic and social transformation. Energy investment fund been put in place.

4. THE SCOPE OF THE ENERGY SECTOR
Power Subsector
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution/ Rural Electrification
Renewable Energy
Biomass (Wood & Charcoal, Cogeneration)
Small Hydro, Solar, Wind, Geothermal
Atomic Energy
Nuclear for Power Production
Energy Efficiency
This is cross cutting for all forms of Energy.

5. The key priority in the Energy Sector
To increase electricity generation capacity and develop the transmission network
To increase access to modern energy services through rural electrification and renewable energy development
To promote the efficient utilization of energy resources and reduction in power losses

6. The Energy Policy for Uganda 2002
THE POLICY FRAMEWORK
The Energy Policy for Uganda 2002
Policy Goal
To meet the energy needs of Uganda’s population for social and economic development in an environmentally sustainable manner.

7. Renewable Energy Policy for Uganda 2007
It aims to provide a framework to increase in significant proportions the contribution of renewable energy in the energy mix.
Main features:
Introduced the feed in tariffs.
Standardized Power Purchase Agreements.
Obligation of fossils fuel companies to mix products with biofuels up to 20%.
Tax incentives on renewable energy technologies.

8. Legal Framework The Electricity Act, 1999:
The salient features of the Act are to provide the enabling legislation for:
Liberalizing the electricity industry;
Unbundling of the Uganda Electricity Board into three entities namely generation, transmission and distribution;
The establishment of Electricity Regulatory Authority (the “ERA”) to regulate the sector;

9. Legal Framework
The establishment of the Rural Electrification Fund (the “REF”), with the main objective of enhancing rural access to electricity; and
The establishment of the Electricity Dispute Tribunal (the “EDT”) that has jurisdiction to hear and determine electricity sector disputes which are referred to it.

10. Impact of Policy Framework
Generation infrastructure such as Bujagali Hydropower, about US$ 860 M
Over US$ 200M from Construction of Renewable energy projects such as Nyagak I 3.5 MW, Mpanga 18 MW, Bugoye 13MW, Buseruka 9 MW, Ishasha 6.5 MW, Cogeneration 25MW, etc.
Eskom under their Generation concession have so far invested over US $ 10 M.

11. Impact of Policy Framework
On going Generation infrastructure development(the recently commissioned 183MW Isimba HPP and the 600MW Karuma HPP due to be finalised in December 2019)
Extension of the transmission backbone of the country (such as kawanda-Masaka, Nkenda-Hoima, Mbarara-Mirama, and all associated substations)
Cross border projects such as Nangoma electrification, NELSAP are being implemented.

12. Impact of Policy Framework
Under Distribution, Umeme Ltd has so far invested over US $120 M
Additional investments by the Rural Electrification concessions from WENRECO and UEDCL.
Current generation capacity is 1202 MW and will go up to 2000 MW by 2020.

13. CURRENT POWER GENERATION STATUS

14. Aerial View of Isimba HPP

15. Energy Sector Prospects
Government is now looking to expand the power demand base to absorb the increasing generation capacity.
Development of Industrial parks across the country to foster industrialization is one of the prioritised strategies.
Grid extension and intensification across the country to increase the level of access to electricity.

16. STRATEGIES IN PLACE Demand Side Management
Energy efficiency and power loss reduction.
Some interventions include power factor correction, power loss reduction by Umeme whose target is to reduce losses.
Complete roll-out of pre paid metering, and use of efficient appliances.

17. INCREASING GENERATION CAPACITY
SHORT TERM PROJECTS
Increase in capacity of Cogeneration plants
Kabale Peat 33 MW.
Addition of more Solar to the national grid

18. MID TERM PROJECTS
Small hydropower sites totalling over 150 MW have been studied and the development for some has commenced as financial closure is attained. These include:
Other mini hydros being studied = 150 MW.
Kikagati 16 MW
Nyagak III 4.0 MW
Nengo Bridge 6.8 MW
Rwimi 9.6 MW
Muzizi 40 MW
Waki 4.8 MW
Lubila 5.4 MW
Siti 5 MW
Nyamwamba 14 MW
Kakaka 7.2 MW
Achwa I - 42 MW

19. LONG TERM PROJECTS a) Ayago Hydropower Project (600MW):
The detailed feasibility studies are being concluded by CGGC.
The project is expected to be developed as a Public Private Partnership.
b) Orianga Hydro Power Plant (400MW)

20. CHALLENGES
Infrastructure Gap in Generation and Distribution Capacity to achieve demand –supply
Financing Gap for the power sector
Need to increase access to Modern Forms of Energy.
The transmission and distribution infrastructure cannot support Power Trade in the region
High power losses.
Land acquisition AND Vandalism of power

21. CONCLUSION
Government has prioritized Energy Development as a high level issue for the country.
Government’s strategy to increase generation capacity involves private sector participation.
The policy and Legal framework is in place to promote the sector.
There are projects lined up to meet the growing demand.
Similarly, government is lining up projects to expand and extend the demand base across the country
There is need to fast track the development of these projects and do away with bottle necks.