Continued dependence on imported fossil fuels is rapidly becoming unsustainable in the face of the twin challenges of global climate change and energy security demands in Europe. Here we present scenarios in line with REPowerEU package to identify Renewables Acceleration Areas that support rapid renewable expansion, while
READ MOREFAOLEX Database. Order No. 3 on fishing quota for 1999. The Order sets regulations on total allowable catch for deep sea- and coastal- commercial fishing. Quotas allowed are based on vessel''s tonnage registration and are subject to time limit requirements. National authorities shall notify suspension of fishing to the fishing vessel''s
READ MOREThe trade mission brings leading industry representatives from Europe to Uganda, providing a platform to identify new business opportunities and exchange know-how . EU trade mission on renewable energy opens in Uganda . 01/03/2017 - 18:32. News stories.
READ MOREIn the European Union (EU), development of bioenergy technologies is being promoted by various EU policies aimed at increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Under the current EU directive, member states have targets for renewable energy use so that the overall EU renewable energy share is at least 20% of the total primary
READ MOREMr Chartrain articulated the EU''s commitment standing alongside Uganda on its journey to embrace renewable energy sources and emphasised the critical
READ MOREPriority adaptation actions for the energy sector considered in Uganda''s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) include improving access to electricity to reduce
READ MOREIn this interactive chart, we see the share of primary energy consumption that came from renewable technologies – the combination of hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, wave, tidal, and modern biofuels. Traditional biomass – which can be an important energy source in lower-income settings is not included.
READ MOREUganda''s current hydropower sector is the country''s largest source of renewable electric energy. The country''s electricity sub-sector has rapidly expanded since 2001, from just three generation plants to over 40 plants and still increasing in 2021. The total installed generation capacity started at 60 MW in 1954, and increased to 400 MW
READ MOREKampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | In December 2020, the EU and EDFI ElectriFI agreed on establishing a dedicated ElectriFI Country Window for Uganda, with a specific funding package of
READ MOREThe Long-term Europe Africa Partnership on Renewable Energy (LEAP-RE) is a 5 years program co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon 2020, aiming at developing a long-term partnership between Europe and Africa on Research and Innovation (R&I) in renewable energy. The program is conducted by a consortium of 83
READ MOREBackground The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) is a multi-donor Special Fund managed by the African Development Bank. It provides catalytic finance to unlock private sector investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. SEFA offers technical assistance and concessional finance instruments to remove market
READ MOREJun 20, 2023. As of 2021, Uganda had an installed renewable energy capacity of nearly 1.2 gigawatts. This represented a peak in capacity considering the period under study. In 2012, 616 megawatts
READ MOREIn partnership with Ugandan stakeholders, The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) is hosting Ugandan and other African solar
READ MORESupporting Uganda''s commitment to renewable energy Format News and Press Release Source. ACTED; Posted 4 Jun 2019 Originally published 4 Jun 2019 Origin View original.
READ MOREAlready, with EU funding, Uganda is now home to the 10 MW Soroti Plant--the biggest solar system in East Africa, inaugurated in December 2016. The trade mission catered for up to 20 companies from Uganda, five companies from other African countries, and up to 15 European companies from the solar energy and small hydro power sector.
READ MOREBriefing EU renewable electricity has reduced environmental pressures; targeted actions help further reduce impacts We need to invest in a green recovery to restart the economy. The European Green Deal puts climate change mitigation at the core of its efforts to recover sustainably from the COVID-19 crisis. Renewable electricity could increase to 70 % of all
READ MOREThe German Government and the European Union launch in Kampala the GET ACCESS Mini-grid Solar Programme, a 35 million Euro initiative to support the
READ MOREThe ETP, resulting from a strategic partnership between Uganda and the IEA, aims to increase Uganda''s renewable energy capacity to 52 GW by 2040. "This plan is a testament to what can be achieved through international cooperation and a shared vision for a sustainable future," said Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA.
READ MORERenewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop
READ MORErenewable energy projects in its 2007 Renewable Energy Policy, the intention was for the programme to help facilitate the procurement of 125 MW (later increased to 170 MW) via 10 to 15 IPPs, using small hydro and bagasse or biomass (GET FiT Uganda, 2015, 2016; Kreibiehl and Miltner, 2013; MEMD, 2007). Figure 1: Generation capacity versus peak
READ MOREUganda has various renewable energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and hydropower. Waki-B1, in 1938 by the Anglo European Investment Company and the subsequent drilling of 22 shallow stratigraphic wells in Kibiro and Kibuku for geological correlation. Attempts to further resource development were
READ MOREIn December 2020, the EU and EDFI ElectriFI agreed on establishing a dedicated ElectriFI Country Window for Uganda, with a specific funding package of EUR 5 million, to be invested in renewable
READ MOREThe German Government and the European Union (EU) on Dec.13 launched the ''GET ACCESS Mini-grid Solar Program, a 35 million euro initiative to support the electrification
READ MOREA transition toward renewables is already underway in the EU. Some highlights are shown below: Renewable energy sources made up 22,5% of the EU''s final energy consumption in 2022.; In 2021, the 27 EU Member States recorded greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that were 30% below 1990 levels, largely thanks to the increase in renewable energy
READ MOREThe IEEE Uganda Section organized a webinar on 16 April 2021 on accelerating clean energy innovation in Uganda as part of the IEEE PES Day 2021 Webinar Series. The webinar – Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation in Uganda – was moderated by Janati Nakimera, CEO, Solar net metering Uganda, and the panelists were Sumaya Mohamed,
READ MOREIn December 2020, the EU and EDFI ElectriFI agreed on establishing a dedicated ElectriFI Country Window for Uganda, with a specific funding package of EUR
READ MOREFebruary 27, 2017. Last week, the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Norwegian power company, W. Giertsen Energy Solutions for the development of renewable energy projects. Under the MoU, renewable energy projects (including solar power plants, solar water pumping
READ MOREEurope has been steadily transitioning towards renewable sources of energy for their electricity generation, making considerable progress over the last decade. In 2011, fossil fuels(oil, natural gas, and
READ MORE7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services. 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. 7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency. 7.A By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research
READ MOREKAMPALA - The European Union (EU) has committed Euro5m (sh18.5b) to extend renewable energy support and electricity services to underserved communities in
READ MOREUganda has formally adopted a roadmap to scale up productive use of renewable energy in the country. The Roadmap provides a market assessment which gives in-depth analysis of the potential, challenge and opportunities for productive use of renewable energy (PURE) in the Ugandan market. The roadmap, aligned with national
READ MOREWWF Uganda Country Office has launched the Energy Report for Uganda which defines a roadmap towards transitioning to 100% Renewable Energy utilization by 2050. The report was launched at the 4th Annual Energy Access Symposium, held on 19th November 2015, in Entebbe, Uganda. The Report is the first of its kind from WWF in Sub
READ MOREA decade later, renewable energy sources are coming close to equaling fossil fuels, with renewables making up 32% of the EU''s electricity generation compared to fossil fuels'' 36% in 2021. Wind has the seen the largest increase in the EU electricity generation share from 2011-2021Image: Visual Capitalist.
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