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List of power stations in Uganda

This article lists all power stations in Uganda. As of September 2024, Uganda's installed national generation capacity was 2,048.1 MW of electricity.[1]

Hydroelectric

Completed

Proposed

Thermal

Completed

Proposed

Hybrid

Solar

Completed

Proposed

Geothermal

Proposed

See also

Energy in Uganda

External links

As of 2019, The World Bank Estimated That 41.3% of Uganda's Population Had Access To Electricity.
Umeme, UETCL Light Up The North As of 2 July 2019.
UEGCL Vows To Bring Down Electricity Tariffs
Uganda's Energy Sector Grows Despite Challenges
Karuma Power Plant Paves Way For More Hydropower Stations
Albertine Region To Become Uganda's Energy Hub

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