News flash
- The Government of Uganda has officially issued a Gazetted Policy Direction authorizing the development of a 100 MW solar photovoltaic power plant integrated with 250 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS) in Kapeeka Sub-County, Nakaseke District.
- The project will be delivered by Energy America, with its regional subsidiary EA Astrovolt serving as lead project developer and execution partner.
Issued under Section 16 of the Electricity Act (Cap. 157), this directive affirms Uganda’s commitment to a clean energy future and launches Phase I of a national plan to deploy 1 gigawatt of solar and battery infrastructure. The project directly supports the goals of Vision 2040 and Uganda’s National Energy Policy 2023, which prioritizes universal access to affordable, reliable electricity for all Ugandans.
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EA Astrovolt will carry out the feasibility study, with ERA to determine the tariff. A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be negotiated with UETCL.
The 100 MWp solar + 250 MWh BESS project will utilize advanced high-efficiency solar modules and utility-scale storage systems developed by Energy America. Designed for performance in tropical and equatorial climates, these systems are engineered for grid stabilization, off-peak power delivery, and resilience to extreme environmental conditions.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
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