Problems facing the energy sector in Uganda 

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.
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