Problems facing the energy sector in Uganda
- Fluctuation of the volume of water limits production of HEP at Bujagali and Murchision falls
- Vandalization and theft of HEP gadget like transformers, transmission wires.
- Power theft
- Limited technology to fully utilize solar, wind and thermal energy in Uganda
- Limited skilled labour in production and transmission of power
- High cost
- Limited market for the power since most people cannot afford.
- Rapid deforestation has lead to high cost of biomass energy
- Poorly developed transport network limit distribution of HEP and petroleum products
- Competition from other forms of land use such as agriculture encroaches on forest land the major source of biomass energy
- Corruption limitexpnsion of power generation
- Insecurity in ssome part of the country limits power distribution and encouraged vandalization properties belonging to power companies.
- Physical barriers like mountains and dense forests limit distribution of power
- Limited research in the power and energy industry.
CATEGORIES General
TAGS Dr. Bbosa Science
