Uganda’s oldest hydropower plant, Nalubaale and Kiira dams, are set for a major facelift under a €170 million partnership between the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL) and the French Development Agency (AFD). The two dams have a combined generation capacity of 380 MW, reflecting their importance to the national grid. The refurbishment will be carried out in two phases. The first phase includes replacing the dam’s aging substation, dating back to 1953, and upgrading turbines and control systems to meet modern distribution standards. Nalubaale will also undergo critical civil works to reinforce its structure, which has long been a matter of concern. George Tusingwire, Acting CEO of UEGCL, explained that the renovations will extend Nalubaale’s lifespan by at least 30 years.
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