Mirama–Kabale High Voltage Power Line
| Mirama–Kabale High Voltage Power Line Line | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Coordinates | 01°02′59″S 30°27′29″E / 1.04972°S 30.45806°E |
| General direction | East to West |
| From | Mirama Hills, Uganda |
| Passes through | Rushenyi |
| To | Kabale, Uganda |
| Ownership information | |
| Owner | Government of Uganda |
| Partners | Islamic Development Bank |
| Operator | Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited |
| Construction information | |
| Construction started | 2021 Expected |
| Expected | Commissioning 2024 Anticipated |
| Technical information | |
| Type of current | AC |
| Total length | 85 km (53 mi) |
| AC voltage | 132kV |
| No. of circuits | 2 |
The Mirama–Kabale High Voltage Power Line is a high voltage electricity power line, connecting the high voltage substation in the town of Mirama Hills, in the Western Region to another high voltage substation in te city of Kabale, also in the Western Region of Uganda.[1]
Location[edit]
The 132 kilo Volt power line starts at the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) 132kV substation at Mirama Hills, in Ntungamo District, at the international border with Rwanda. From there it travels westwards to the town of Rushenyi, Ntungamo District, a road distance of approximately 47 kilometres (29 mi).[2]
From Rushenyi, the power line takes a general southwesterly direction and travels to Kabale, in Kabale District, a distance of approximately 47.2 kilometres (29 mi), from Rushenyi.[3] The power line does not follow the road all the time as is slightly shorter, measuring a total of 85 kilometres (53 mi).[1]
Overview[edit]
The power line was developed as part of plans to improve grid power delivery and reliability to the districts in the Kigezi sub-region and to deliver high voltage electricity to Kabale, the largest city in Kigezi. The other consideration is to evacuate power generated by Kikagati Hydroelectric Power Station (16 megawatts) and Nshungyezi Hydroelectric Power Station (39 megawatts) and transmit it to Kabale for industrial, commercial and domestic use.[1] A loan obtained from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), was used in funding the construction of this power line, including a 132/33kV substations at Mirama Hills, and Kabale. In addition, funded by that same loan, is the construction of 531.08 kilometres (330 mi) medium voltage (33kV and 11kV) distribution lines and 584.54 kilometres (363 mi) low voltage (415V and 214V) lines. Also, a total of 377 transformers (25kVA, 50kVA, 100kVA & 200kVA) will be installed, together with 14,185 last-mile customer connections.[4][5]
Construction and funding[edit]
Work on this power transmission line began in 2014.[1] In 2015, the Islamic Development Bank agreed to lend the government of Uganda US$83,750,000 to build this power line and Opuyo–Moroto High Voltage Power Line.[5] As of June 2019, procurement of a contractor for the Mirama–Kabale Transmission Line was ongoing.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (29 January 2014). "Projects Under Implementation". Kampala: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Google (15 August 2020). "Road Distance Between Mirama Hills And Rushenyi" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Google (15 August 2020). "Road Distance Between Rushenyi And Kabale" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Rural Electrification Agency (April 2016). "Project Name: 132kV Mirama - Kabale Electricity Transmission Line and Distribution Project". Kampala: Rural Electrification Agency of Uganda. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ a b Islamic Development Bank (21 June 2015). "132kV Mirama-Kabale Transmission Line and Distribution Project" (Cached from the original on 3 August 2020). Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Islamic Development Bank. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Uganda Media Centre (6 June 2019). "State of the Nation Address 2019". Kampala: Uganda Media Centre. Retrieved 15 August 2020.