Country
Uganda
Population
43.25 million
Energy Access
20%
People Without Electricity
34,000,000
Discover how distributed renewable energy (DRE) technologies are revolutionizing youth employment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and the Global South, addressing high unemployment rates and driving sustainable development.
Over the last decade, DRE technologies attracted over USD 3 billion, but $2.3 billion is needed annually to achieve universal energy access by 2030. Power for All recommends Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track financial progress, including the alignment between approved and disbursed funds (currently only 14% disbursed), the share of funded sites (currently 20% of projects receive support), and donor money per connection (with only 17% of CAPEX currently covered). These KPIs highlight critical funding gaps in the mini-grid sector, highlighting where progress is needed.
Is access to mini-grids for productive use translating to improved lives for end users? What does this journey look like for customers who gain access to energy?
The Utilities 2.0 Twaake Project, spearheaded by Power for All in Uganda, recently won the Socially Responsible Project Award at the Reuters Global Energy Transition 2024. Recognized for its significant social impact, the project connected over 300 new customers and created 60 businesses rapidly, showcasing an effective model to combat energy poverty. The initiative, integrating centralized and decentralized energy sectors, has earned multiple accolades, demonstrating the power of collaborative efforts to accelerate energy access.
Discover how locally-owned, women-led businesses are transforming renewable energy access in remote rural areas. Learn about the Inclusive Energy Opportunity initiative and its impact on off-grid energy solutions.