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Isimba Hydropower Plant

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Uganda

Source: allAfrica

Project
Operational

The Isimba Hydropower Plant is a significant hydroelectric project located on the River Nile in Uganda. Commissioned in 2019, it has a capacity of 183MW and is currently facing safety concerns due to defects in its spillway, which could lead to catastrophic failures if not addressed promptly.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
Location
Uganda
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
allAfrica

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The project “Isimba Hydropower Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Uganda. Taiyo aggregates data on it from allAfrica.

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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The Isimba Hydropower Plant is a significant hydroelectric project located on the River Nile in Uganda. Commissioned in 2019, it has a capacity of 183MW and is currently facing safety concerns due to defects in its spillway, which could lead to catastrophic failures if not addressed promptly.

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Uganda

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Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro

Article published date

2025-05-09

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