KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s quest for rural electrification through mini-grids requires effective public-private partnerships, industry experts and government officials agreed Thursday. At a high-level panel discussion, “Enhancing the Enabling Environment for Mini-Grid Development in Uganda,” speakers emphasized the importance of collaboration to overcome regulatory and financial challenges. …
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Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Girls have been encouraged to take up science subjects to achieve gender inclusiveness and break stereotypes surrounding science courses. This call was made by officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority- ERA while meeting over 200 female students from seven secondary schools at Nyakasura School in …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, together with officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), have faced surprisingly challenging questions about the energy sector’s performance from secondary school students, showcasing their keen interest and deep understanding of the sector. The minister and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Solicitor General has approved a request by the Electricity Regulatory Authority– ERA to involve independent private investors in the electricity transmission network. Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the ERA’s Chief Executive Officer told URN that in the emerging markets of the Independent Power Transmission …
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Washington, USA | Xinhua | Lionel Messi made a dream start to his American adventure with a stoppage-time winner as Inter Miami overcame Cruz Azul 2-1 in the Leagues Cup on Friday. The Argentine great started on the bench, but Miami looked sharp at their DRV PNK Stadium as a Robert …
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A deregulated electricity market allows for the entrance of competitors to buy and sell electricity by permitting market participants to invest in power plants and transmission lines Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity consumers will have the right to choose their electricity provider, regardless of who controls the physical …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has urged government to find a lasting solution to the sporadic power outages in the West Nile region. The House on Thursday, 11 August 2022 adopted a motion urging government to immediately address the electricity supply challenges in the West Nile region. The motion was …
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Uganda is providing a robust example to the rest of the continent when it comes to renewable power initiatives, says Ziria Waako, the CEO of the country’s Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) There are a number of key initiatives concerning off-grid initiatives in Uganda, among them the enactment of off-grid regulations …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is concerned about the increasing levels of vandalism of electricity transmission installments of the Karuma hydropower project. The 6 trillion shillings project has been set for commissioning in June 2022, the third time that it is being extended. The project construction has been ongoing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electricity Regulatory Authority- ERA, has approved a new tariff plan that is aimed at reducing electricity bills significantly for industries and domestic cooking. According to the new tariff structure, homeowners using electricity for cooking will pay Shillings 412 per kilowatt-hour (unit) starting January 2022. …
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