Power mix by fuel (Uganda)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Uganda electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
59gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
97.1%low-carbon electricity
97.1%renewables
2.9%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Uganda
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bujagali Falls | Hydro | 250 |
| 2 | Kiira | Hydro | 200 |
| 3 | Narubale | Hydro | 180 |
| 4 | Lugogo Substation | Oil | 50 |
| 5 | Mutundwe power station | Oil | 50 |
| 6 | Kabulasoke | Solar | 24 |
| 7 | Kakira Sugar Works | Biomass | 12 |
| 8 | Bugoye | Hydro | 11 |
| 9 | Mubuku-3 | Hydro | 10 |
| 10 | Ishasha River | Hydro | 10 |
| 11 | Soroti | Solar | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Uganda?
There are 11 current or operating power-plant records in Uganda in this open dataset, with about 808 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Uganda?
Bujagali Falls is the largest at about 250 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Uganda?
The most common plant type in this dataset is hydro (6 plants), across 4 fuel types in total.
How clean is Uganda's electricity grid?
Uganda's grid carbon intensity is about 59 gCO₂/kWh, with 97.1% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).