Kampala grid-side energy storage capacity

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.

How sustainable is the Kampala Metro?

The analysis shows that sustainability is plausible by optimizing the total primary energy supply, electrical power production from PV-solar & hydropower technologies, and switching 90% of passengers of the road category to the Kampala metro. 1. Introduction

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.

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.

Why do we need hydropower & solar energy in Kampala?

Therefore, the sustainable energy portfolio for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area relies heavily on hydropower and PV-solar technologies for electrical power production because hydropower & solar energy are abundant in the GKMA, and their presence in the energy mix promotes SDG7.

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.