Country Uganda Status Proposed Units planned 1 x 5 MW
1 x 16.5 MW | Location Siti, Bukwo District Commission date 2017 (Expected) Nameplate capacity 21.5 MW | |
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Siti Hydroelectric Power Station, commonly referred to as Siti Power Station, is a proposed 21.5 megawatts (28,800 hp) mini hydropower station in Uganda.
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Location
The power station will be located across River Siti, in Siti Parish, Bukwo District, in northeastern Uganda, near the International border with the Republic of Kenya. This location, lies on the northeastern slopes of Mount Elgon, within Mount Elgon National Park, at an altitude of about 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), above sea level.
Overview
The power station is a run of river, mini hydropower installation, with planned capacity of 21.5 Megawatts. The impact assessment studies have been conducted and presented. One private developer, Elgon Hydro Siti Private, has applied for the development rights to the project. When completed, the power station will be the largest power generating installation in northeastern Uganda. The power generated from this power plant will supply the local communities in Bukwo District and the balance will be integrated into the national power grid.
Construction timeline
In October 2014, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), licensed nine new renewable energy projects, including Siti Hydroelectric Power Station. The power complex will consist of two run of river generation units; Siti I with capacity of 5 Megawatts and Siti II, with capacity of 16.5 Megawatts. Construction is expected to begin in December 2014 and last approximately 24 months.