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How many people in Uganda have electricity?

Around 50 % of the country’s population have access to any form of electricity and about 24 % have access to electricity for more than 4 hours per day (Tier 1). Uganda has many renewable energy resources that can be used for energy production and the provision of energy services.

Where does Uganda's Electricity come from?

Most of the country’s electricity generation comes from hydro plants owned by the state-run Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL), with the largest located along the River Nile. Bioenergy, through biomass and biogas, is the most commonly used source of energy in Uganda, accounting up to 94 % of the country’s total energy consumption.

What is Uganda's electric connection policy?

The electric connection policy introduced in 2018 aims to increase Uganda’s electricity access to 60 % by 2027. As of 2019 the urban electricity access rate was 71 % and rural electricity access rate was 32 %.

Will Uganda double electricity capacity by 2019?

"Home National Uganda to double electricity capacity by 2019". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 13 March 2018. ^ "IFC and MIGA Boards Support Bujagali Refinancing Package to Reduce Ugandan Electricity Costs" (Press release). Washington, DC: International Finance Corporation. 8 March 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2020.

Will Uganda become an energy importing country?

While much of the hydroelectric potential of the country is untapped, the government decision to expedite the creation of domestic petroleum capacity coupled with the discovery of large petroleum reserves holds the promise of a significant change in Uganda's status as an energy-importing country.

What is the most common source of energy in Uganda?

Bioenergy, through biomass and biogas, is the most commonly used source of energy in Uganda, accounting up to 94 % of the country’s total energy consumption. Out of the biomass options, charcoal is most commonly used in urban areas while firewood, agro-residues and wood wastes are generally used in rural areas.