Uganda has a large number of pico-solar systems, most of which are offered with a pay-as-you-go loan. Mangoo, the leading product platform for the Off-Grid Industry has compiled the technical specifications and queried local market … read more
Over the past several months, Yoweri Museveni’s government has taken several steps to address Uganda’s tax shortfalls and protect against threats to the economy. Within the past few weeks alone, Museveni has deployed the military … read more
German government commits €5.5 million for solar PV mini-grids in Uganda through GIZ and plans additional €15 million for upscaling through KfW European Union commits €4.2 million through GIZ and WWF and plans a further … read more
This report draws on grassroots pilots Uganda Off Grid Energy Market Accelerator (UOMA) has been running alongside solar home system operators in Uganda to test new models to enhance awareness. The report is one in … read more
When it comes to productive use of solar energy, solar water pumps are becoming increasingly important. Thanks to modern, energy-efficient technology, their use is of particular economic interest to small farmers: with solar water pumps, … read more
Solar TV is one of the most popular products for households, small businesses and organisations in East Africa. Many suppliers offer Solar TV. But so far there is no overview that makes it possible to … read more
The Biodiversity Investment Fund (BIF) provides attractive loan financing for businesses and that can demonstrate a positive and measurable impact or contribution towards biodiversity in Uganda. The vision of the fund is to promote a … read more
HKS Architects and Engineers for Overseas Development have built a maternity unitin Uganda, using local materials, skills and technology to create a sustainable facility. The 275-square-metre Kachumbala Maternity Unit, which opened six months ago, can accommodate up to six births … read more
BrightLife, a social enterprise founded by FINCA International, distributes high-quality, low-cost solar energy and cookstove products, which customers pay for by using mobile money. Here some of Brighlife’s products and prices: Product Price SunKing Pico … read more
Which concept can be used to successfully build up solar companies? The Stiftung Solarenergie – Solar Energy Foundation has been active in Africa for 15 years. In our experience, the combination of theory and … read more
Copyright: SDS International GmbH / Stiftung Solarenergie
