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33kV Power Line — Naalya Roundabout

HV · 2025

33kV Power Line — Naalya Roundabout

A 33kV tap-off and transformer connection at Naalya Roundabout for KS Hydropower — conductor strung across three spans and a 50kVA transformer connected and metered to utility standard.

Client
KS Hydropower (U) Ltd
Location
Naalya Roundabout, Kampala, Uganda
Year
2025

Services

  • HV Line Construction
  • Transformer Install
  • Metering

Overview

TES was subcontracted by KS Hydropower (U) Ltd to construct a 33kV power line at the Naalya Roundabout in Kampala. The works were certified successfully completed and accepted on 26 November 2025.

Naalya is one of three roundabout connections TES delivered for KS Hydropower to a common 33kV standard, alongside Masanafu and Kisasi.

Climbing the double-pole structure to string conductor on the 33kV tap-off.

Scope of works

TES constructed a 33kV powerline T-off and strung conductor across three spans totalling 60 metres, then installed a 50kVA 33kV/433V distribution transformer with 35mm² four-core cable on the low-voltage side.

A time-of-use meter completed the connection, ready for tariff-correct supply.

Wiring the pole-top switchgear during the connection.

Completion & acceptance

The connection was built and accepted to standard, with KS Hydropower granting work acceptance on 26 November 2025.

Pole-mounted recloser and surge arresters on the finished line.

“Transients Engineering Services carried out the scope of electrical works subcontracted to it; the works were successfully completed to standard and work acceptance was granted.”

Ssekasamba Ronald, Projects Manager — KS Hydropower (U) Ltd

Project specifications

Scope
33kV T-off, transformer & metering
Conductor
3 spans, 60m total
Transformer
50kVA, 33kV/433V
Cable / metering
35mm² 4-core, time-of-use meter
Status
Accepted 26 Nov 2025

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