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Project Overview
The Masaka - Mwanza Transmission Line Project involves the construction of a 298 km 220kV transmission line connecting Masaka in Uganda with Mwanza in Tanzania. This strategic corridor is part of the East African Power Pool (EAPP) infrastructure development plan to enhance electricity trade between the East African Community (EAC) member states. The project will create a critical link in the high voltage transmission backbone around Lake Victoria, facilitating power exchange and supporting regional economic integration.
Key Objectives
The interconnector aims to: (i) enhance electricity trade between Uganda, Tanzania, and the broader East African region; (ii) improve security and reliability of electricity supply for both countries; (iii) foster economic development along the corridor; (iv) facilitate EAPP and Southern African Pow...
Strategic Importance
The Masaka-Mwanza Transmission Line Project represents a cornerstone of the regional power integration strategy endorsed by the East African Community (EAC). This transmission corridor is strategically important as it completes a critical link in the high voltage transmission backbone around Lake Victoria, creating a robust regional grid.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The transmission line will utilize self-supporting lattice steel towers (approximately 700-750 towers for the 298 km route) with ACSR conductors or equivalent.
Capacity: The 298 km 220kV transmission line will have a transfer capacity of approximately 300-400 MVA, suitable for projected power exchange requirements.
Financing Structure
The project will utilize a blended financing approach combining: (i) concessional loans from multilateral development banks (primarily World Bank as lead financier, with participat...
Market Analysis
Current electricity trade in the region is limited by infrastructure constraints, with most countries operating largely isolated systems despite the economic benefits of integration.
Investment Opportunities
The project presents several opportunities for private sector participation, including: (i) Construction contracts for transmission lines and substations; (ii) Supply of materials ...
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda), Ministry of Energy (Tanzania), with implementation support from UETCL and TANESCO
Partners: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda), Ministry of Energy (Tanzania), Uganda Electrici...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org