Karuma Hydropower Plant
Sector: Commercial • Location: Kiryandongo, Uganda
Source: Green Building Africa
The Karuma Hydropower Plant is a Chinese-built hydropower project in Kiryandongo, Uganda. It consists of six turbines and was financed by the Export-Import Bank of China and constructed by Sinohydro. The project was synchronized on the national grid after launching the last turbine unit.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Commercial, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Wind
- Location
- Kiryandongo, Uganda
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Green Building Africa
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Karuma Hydropower Plant is a Chinese-built hydropower project in Kiryandongo, Uganda. It consists of six turbines and was financed by the Export-Import Bank of China and constructed by Sinohydro. The project was synchronized on the national grid after launching the last turbine unit. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Uganda |
City | Kiryandongo |
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Source | Green Building Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Wind |
Article published date | 2025-09-24 |
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