Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has announced plans to relocate thousands of residents from seven villages in Kidera Sub-county, Buyende District, to pave the way for Uganda’s first nuclear power plant. The 30-square-kilometre facility is projected to generate 8,400 megawatts of electricity, …
Read More »
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s baby steps towards transition to electric mobility (e-mobility) is steadily getting more viable than ever, thanks to the expansion of charging infrastructure across the country. Shortage of charging facilities had earlier hindered Uganda’s shift to e-mobility. This growth began with battery-swapping stations for electric …
Read More »
TEHRAN | Xinhua | Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency () Rafael Grossi on Friday visited two Iranian nuclear sites of Natanz and Fordow for the first time. During his visit, Grossi was accompanied by Massimo Aparo, IAEA deputy director general and head of the IAEA Department of …
Read More »
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is targeting approximately 10 million new electricity connections through both grid and off-grid, to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. Speaking at the Power Forum held on October 30, 2024, at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Eng. Irene Pauline Bateebe …
Read More »
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies, the global integrated energy says it is committed to supporting Uganda’s energy security agenda. It says that is demonstrated by the numerous renewable energy projects that it is developing in Uganda. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, TotalEnergies Uganda Deputy General Manager said the support towards solar …
Read More »
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has signed a Supply and Purchase Agreement with Global Gases Group to establish a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facility and cylinder manufacturing and filling plants. The facility, set to be constructed in Luzira by 2026, aims to boost LPG usage across the …
Read More »
BEIJING | XINHUA | China’s green and low-carbon development features bright spots and nurtures new opportunities, an official with the country’s energy administration has said. Wind power and photovoltaics have become major contributors to China’s newly added installed capacity and important forces in the country’s energy supply network, National Energy …
Read More »
Karuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Plant, has been commissioned. President Yoweri Museveni presided over the commissioning ceremony on Thursday. The plant is seen as a strategic infrastructure project that will empower communities, bolster the economy, and help Uganda achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. …
Read More »
Uganda and Energy access businesses, leaders, and workforce get a boost of energy from African Management Institute (AMI) and Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) partnership Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s solar industry leaders, managers, and workforce are getting a boost of energy as a result of a new …
Read More »
Madi-Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 192,640 households in the West Nile sub-region are set to benefit from reliable electricity following groundbreaking work by a government-backed independent power developer. The project will establish a 24 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plant in Madi Okollo district. The solar plant, implemented by …
Read More »
The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price