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A thorough examination of the current state of Uganda''s renewable energy sector is presented, shedding light on both the driving forces propelling its growth and the formidable challenges it ... A thorough examination of the current state of Uganda''s renewable energy sector is presented, shedding light on both the driving forces propelling its growth and the formidable challenges it ...

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.

Where will Uganda sell surplus energy?

Any surplus energy is expected to be sold to neighboring countries including South Sudan and DR Congo. The energy generated is expected to be used internally through the expansion of electricity access in Uganda from estimated 20 percent in 2016 (about 900,000 subscribers) to 40 percent in 2020 (about 3 million subscribers).

How will the generated energy be used in Uganda?

The energy generated is expected to be used internally through the expansion of electricity access in Uganda. This includes increasing the number of subscribers from an estimated 20 percent in 2016 (about 900,000 subscribers) to 40 percent in 2020 (about 3 million subscribers). Any surplus energy is expected to be sold to neighboring countries.

How much will Uganda's Oil project cost?

As part of the oil project, the government and TotalEnergies EP plan to develop a $400m, (Shs1.4trillion) LPG plant to produce the estimated 600 billion standard cubic feet of gas associated with Uganda’s 6.5billion barrels of oil reserves.

What is Uganda's integrated energy resource master plan?

The plan was developed by Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, with support from the International Energy Agency, and provides the groundwork for the government’s upcoming Integrated Energy Resource Master Plan.

Will Uganda reach net zero by 2065?

“Through the development of the ETP, Uganda has set a target to reach net zero emissions in the energy sector by 2065. Continued electrification delivers around 40 percent of the energy sector emissions reductions needed to reach net zero after Uganda peaks its emissions in 2040.

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