News flash
- The ORIO mini hydro power project entails construction of nine (9) mini hydro power plants (combined capacity of 6.7 MW) and construction of a local distribution network (288 KM) in the project area (Kasese, Bushenyi, Mitooma, Hoima, Kabarole, Bunyangabu and Bundibugyo Districts) as a single project.
The project is funded by the ORIO Infrastructure fund (Now “Invest International”) of the Netherlands Government and co-financing from the Government of Uganda with UECCC as the designated Implementing Agency of the Project.
ThE €13.1 million project is a key part of Uganda’s Sustainable Energy Development Programme, aimed at increasing generation capacity and expanding rural electrification. At completion, it will connect 71,081 households and 2,300 Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) to clean, reliable energy through 9 mini hydro plants with a total capacity of 6.7 MW.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
