Kakira Sugar Works is a 12 MW biomass power plant in Uganda, with a unique status as the only biomass facility in the country. Ranked #1 of 1 biomass plants in Uganda, this plant represents 100% of the country's biomass capacity, which totals 12 MW. The largest biomass plant in Uganda is Kakira Sugar Works itself at 12 MW. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bujagali Falls (250 MW, Hydro) and Kiira (205 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Jinja District, approximately 80 km east of Kampala.
16 years old
Uganda, Africa
- 6. largest of 11 plants in Uganda
- #22,497 worldwide by installed capacity
- #654 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 1.55% of the installed capacity of Uganda
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Kakira Sugar Works operates 1 plants totalling 12 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 685 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Uganda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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