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Why do we continue to have load shedding?

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The simple answer as to why we experience load shedding is because demand for electricity far outstrips supply. Below is the demand and supply status report to-date.

Electricity supply at peak now averages at approximately 305MW. The break down is as follows: - Aggreko – 100MW, Eskom – 205MW and Kakira – 6 MW.

Demand now stands at approximately between 365MW and 375MW (due to supply constraints).

Deficit for electricity is approximately 90MW - 95MW during evening (peak) hours.

Outcome of Uganda’s present energy status:

Load shedding due to a deficit in electricity supply of approximately 90MW during the evening hours.

Uganda’s GDP growth rate constrained due to insufficient power supply.

Diesel firedelectricity generation is now half of Uganda’s generated supply.

Unfavorable high tariffs due to high oil prices.