What is the new energy plan for Uganda?

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in Uganda has issued a new plan for the country's energy sector that sets out a robust pathway for meeting economic growth and development objectives in a secure, affordable and sustainable way.

What is Uganda's energy transition plan?

Uganda’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) is a strategic roadmap for the development and modernisation of Uganda’s energy sector. It charts an ambitious, yet feasible pathway to achieve universal access to modern energy and power the country’s economic transformation in a sustainable and secure way.

Can Uganda reach net zero emissions by 2065?

To reach net zero emissions by 2065, Uganda would need to invest USD 8 billion annually in clean energy by the end of the decade. Almost 90% of this financing should be directed towards projects focused on improving energy access and expanding clean energy capacity.

What is Uganda's Vision 2040?

Uganda has set an ambitious agenda to develop its substantial energy and mineral resources, promote economic development, end energy poverty, and lead the country to a just energy transition. Uganda’s stated objective in Vision 2040 is to transform into “a modern and prosperous country”, ensuring a better future for its citizens.

Why is universal access to electricity a challenge in Uganda?

Achieving universal access to clean and reliable energy sources for electricity and cooking remains a challenge in Uganda and is a high priority for the government in achieving economic and social development.

Can Uganda achieve universal energy access by 2030?

According to the analysis, achieving universal energy access in Uganda by 2030 is a steep but not unprecedented challenge. Hydro and geothermal resources currently meet more than one-quarter of Uganda's generation, and they will be supplemented by nuclear power. Plans are underway to bring the first nuclear power facility in the country online in the early 2030s.