While Uganda boasts abundant solar and hydropower resources, its energy storage systems rank among the least developed globally. According to the 2023 Global Energy Storage Index, Uganda placed 142nd out of 170 countries, lagging behind neighbors like Kenya and Rwanda. Three key factors contribute. The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has published Regulatory Notice No. 002 of 2025, announcing interim licensing measures for grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power projects. 157, are intended to ensure the. By integrating intermittent renewable sources, enhancing grid stability, expanding energy access, and fostering economic growth, BESS can accelerate Uganda's ambitious goals of universal energy access by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2065. This article explores Uganda's energy landscape, the. The government directive marks the start of Phase I in a national programme to deploy more than 1GW of solar-plus-storage capacity The Government of Uganda has issued a Gazetted Policy Direction authorising the development of a 100-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar PV plant with 250 megawatt-hours (MWh) of. The roadmap provides a situational analysis and the needed strategic interventions to leverage the productive use of solar energy (PUSE) in Uganda. A major solar-plus-storage has been approved by the Government of Uganda, with the project set for Kapeeka Sub‑County, Nakaseke District, approximately 62 kilometers northwest of.
