Electricity Generation Licence
Authorizes a person or company to construct, own and operate an electricity generation facility in Uganda.
This page explains the procedure. Applications for this permit are not accepted online — contact Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to apply.
Who needs it
Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Government entities, private investors and companies developing electricity generation projects. Hydropower developers, Solar power developers, Thermal plants, Biomass power plants, Wind power projects.
Responsible office: Directorate of Licensing and Compliance
Instrument type: Licence
Related requirements noted by the issuing authority: NEMA ESIA Certificate, Water Abstraction Permit, Investment Licence, Construction Permit, Grid Connection Approval
Fees
Prescribed under the Electricity (Licence Fees) Regulations and ERA Fee Schedule.
Fees depend on project capacity and technology.
Documents required
- Application Form, Certificate of Incorporation, TIN Certificate, Feasibility Study, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Approval, Land ownership or lease documentation, Grid Connection Study (where applicable), Financial Model, Engineering Designs, Business Plan, Evidence of Technical Capacity, Company Profiles, Power Purchase Agreement (where applicable).
Steps to apply
- 1Submit Application - Preliminary Review - Publication of Application - Public Comments (Where required) - Technical Evaluation - Site Inspection - Public Hearing (If applicable) - Board approval - License issuance
Key facts
- Processing time
- Approximately 90–180 days depending on project complexity.
- Validity / renewal
- Normally issued for 25–30 years depending on project type.
- Legal basis
- Electricity Act, 1999