Uganda profile solar

How much solar energy does Uganda have?

The average solar radiation is 5.1 kWh/m2/day, with the current solar data showing that solar energy is high throughout the year with a variation (minimum month / maximum month) of only about 20 % maximum. Geothermal energy potential in Uganda is estimated at 450 MW.

What percentage of Uganda's energy is renewable?

The remaining 41 % is met by the biomass supply according to representatives of the Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance (UNREEA). Solar energy in Uganda has the highest adoption rate among all renewable energy options.

How many people in Uganda have electricity?

Around 50 % of the country’s population have access to any form of electricity and about 24 % have access to electricity for more than 4 hours per day (Tier 1). Uganda has many renewable energy resources that can be used for energy production and the provision of energy services.

What is the most common source of energy in Uganda?

Bioenergy, through biomass and biogas, is the most commonly used source of energy in Uganda, accounting up to 94 % of the country’s total energy consumption. Out of the biomass options, charcoal is most commonly used in urban areas while firewood, agro-residues and wood wastes are generally used in rural areas.

Where does Uganda's Electricity come from?

Most of the country’s electricity generation comes from hydro plants owned by the state-run Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL), with the largest located along the River Nile. Bioenergy, through biomass and biogas, is the most commonly used source of energy in Uganda, accounting up to 94 % of the country’s total energy consumption.

What is geothermal energy potential in Uganda?

Geothermal energy potential in Uganda is estimated at 450 MW. Katwe-Kikorongo, Buranga and Kibiro are three suitable locations which have been identified and singled out for exploration as their temperature levels (150 C°–200 C°) are adequate for electricity generation.