Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Rural Electrification Agency are seeking expressions of interest for their Decentralized Renewables Development Program. The aims are to build solar power generation for domestic and commercial use via an off-grid master plan for the islands of Lake Victoria and to introduce a solar net metering pilot scheme. Prospective partners for net metering must identify sites at which to install pilot solar systems on the rooftops of public buildings, along with drafting the necessary regulations and standards. In addition to providing clean energy services in Uganda, the project will also provide training opportunities for local people who want to become involved in renewable energy.
Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Rural Electrification Agency are seeking expressions of interest for their Decentralized Renewables Development Program. The aims are to build solar power generation for domestic and commercial use via an off-grid master plan for the islands of Lake Victoria and to introduce a solar net metering pilot scheme. Prospective partners for net metering must identify sites at which to install pilot solar systems on the rooftops of public buildings, along with drafting the necessary regulations and standards. Uganda is targeting 1.5 GW generation capacity by 2020.