Bugoye is an 11 MW hydro power plant in Uganda, contributing to the country's renewable energy resources. It ranks among the six hydro plants operated in Uganda. Ranked #4 of 6 hydro plants in Uganda, Bugoye represents 1.65% of the total hydro capacity of 666 MW. The largest hydro plant in Uganda is Bujagali Falls at 250 MW, making Bugoye 22.7 times smaller. The nearest plant is Mubuku-3, which has a capacity of 10.5 MW and is also hydro. Bugoye is located in the Kasese District, approximately 350 km west of Kampala.
14 years old
Uganda, Africa
- 7. largest of 11 plants in Uganda
- #23,261 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,355 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.42% of the installed capacity of Uganda
14 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Umeme Limited operates 1 plants totalling 11 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 11 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Bugoye is a hydro power plant producing approximately 39 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Uganda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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