Uganda plans to build many new power plants over the next few years. President Museveni told lawmakers about the ambitious energy projects on Thursday. The country wants to make more than 12,000 megawatts of electricity. Right after Uganda produces that much power, it can sell energy to other African countries. The government thinks local factories will need much more electricity soon.
Uganda started with just one power plant back during 1986. That old dam made only 150 megawatts of power for the whole country. Four big water plants work today and make 1,163 megawatts together. Solar farms and small water plants bring the total power to 2,052 megawatts. Museveni warned that factories will use up all this power within five years.
The government will build three new water plants across northern Uganda. Workers will also construct the country's first nuclear power plant near Buyende District. That nuclear plant will make 8,400 megawatts of electricity when finished. Russia helps Uganda learn about nuclear technology through cooperation deals. The nuclear project would make Uganda only the second African country with nuclear power after South Africa.
Uganda started with just one power plant back during 1986. That old dam made only 150 megawatts of power for the whole country. Four big water plants work today and make 1,163 megawatts together. Solar farms and small water plants bring the total power to 2,052 megawatts. Museveni warned that factories will use up all this power within five years.
The government will build three new water plants across northern Uganda. Workers will also construct the country's first nuclear power plant near Buyende District. That nuclear plant will make 8,400 megawatts of electricity when finished. Russia helps Uganda learn about nuclear technology through cooperation deals. The nuclear project would make Uganda only the second African country with nuclear power after South Africa.
