UGANDA ENERGY Nkenda-Hoima 220kV (226km) Power Transmission line and associated substations Construction of Hoima-Nkenda transmission line and associated substations. KEY FACTS 34.5 Million in 2011 161 over 187 in 2012 BACKGROUND At 83 kWh/yearUganda has one of the lowest electricity consumption rates per capita in the world. At the end of 2012 the installed electricity generation capacity of Uganda was an estimated 830 MW. This represents an increase of 264.38 MW (49%) since the commission and the full operation of the 250 MW Bujagali Energy Limited. The proposed Nkenda-Hoima line and associated substations conforms to the overall energy policy of Uganda which aims to meet the energy needs of Uganda’s population for social and economic development. The transmission line aims to facilitate the evacuation of power generated in the project area of Hoima and will further serve to improve power supply and quality and reliability in western Uganda. The total capacity to be evacuated from this region is 150 MW with still other plants to be developed within the area such as the Muzizi hydro power plant. The total cost is 96 million Dollars with a loan contribution of 23 million Dollars from the AFD provided through the Government of Uganda. The project is co-financed by the Government of Norway. Peak electricity demand is currently at 487MW with and increase of 10% annually. Nationally, an estimated 12% of the population has access to electricity (7% in rural areas). uganda.afd.fr February, 2014 ENERGY PROJECT DETAILS The purpose of the project is to provide adequate transmission infrastructures to meet the energy needs of Ugandans and improve power supply quality and security within the region. It will include the financing of the following components : • Construction of a new substation in Hoima • Extension of the Nkenda substation • Building of terminal points and interfaces in the Fort Portal substation The issue of access for the population within the area of the transmission line will be addressed through another project that will aim to increase connectivity especially for the rural poor through the provision of subsidies and mechanisms to enhance affordability. KEY INFORMATION CONTACT FINANCIAL TOOL : IMF loan AMOUNT: 75 M € PARTNERS : Government of Uganda PRESS CONTACT Magali Mévellec [email protected] ALLOCATION DATE : July 2012 uganda.afd.fr February, 2014