Powering Uganda''s Future: The Untapped Potential of Mini Grids to
This report explores the potential of mini-grids in Uganda, examining various aspects including types, challenges, economic implications, and potential solutions, aiming to provide a
Kampala South Substation Upgrade Boosts Power Reliability
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has completed an upgrade of the Kampala South Substation, increasing its capacity from 20MW to 34MW in a bid to
30th BGFA project signed with a mini-grid developer in Uganda
The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) has signed its 30th project agreement to scale up energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa. The new project will deploy mini-grids in rural
Grid connections and inequitable access to electricity in
This study provides a grounded, empirical analysis of grid connections across 25 informal settlements in the Ugandan capital city of Kampala.
Uganda''s First Independent Transmission Project Moves into
Kampala | 4 February 2026 — Gridworks and the Government of Uganda have signed two landmark agreements that will enable Gridworks'' Amari Power Transmission (“Amari”) project to
Uganda Grid Upgrade Boosts Kampala South Power Capacity
Given the success of the Kampala South substation upgrade, stakeholders expect even greater improvements in service delivery in the coming months. As Uganda moves closer to its 2026
How Uganda Can Boost Grid Connectivity, Stability
To overcome power stability issues, Uganda can draw valuable lessons from regional peers such as Kenya''s Last-Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) that have made meaningful progress
New Mukono grid project hits 70% completion, launch set for 2026
The project is designed to boost electricity reliability and transmission capacity across Greater Kampala and its surrounding districts.
UNDP and RMI Host the AMP Community of Practice in Kampala,
The Africa Minigrids Program (AMP) recently held its second in-person Community of Practice (CoP) gathering ahead of the 10th Alliance for Rural Electrification''s Energy Access
Enhancing Grid Reliability and Planning through Load
the goal of this study is to investigate and apply machine learning methods for estimating energy loads in the Central Region of Uganda. By doing this, it hopes to support the larger goal of improving grid
BESS Containers
20ft/40ft BESS containers from 500kWh to 5MWh with liquid cooling, grid-forming inverters – ideal for utility and industrial microgrids.
Industrial Microgrids
Complete microgrid systems with islanding, genset integration, and real-time optimization – reducing diesel consumption and improving reliability.
PV & Foldable Containers
Plug-and-play photovoltaic containers with foldable solar arrays (10–200kWp) for rapid deployment in remote areas and off-grid microgrids.
Telecom Tower ESS
48V LiFePO4 battery storage and DC power systems for telecom towers – reduces diesel runtime and ensures 24/7 uptime.