Powering Knowledge: RETC Hosts Students for an Off-Grid Solar Learning Experience
The Renewable Energy Training Centre (RETC) continues to play a vital role in strengthening Uganda’s clean energy sector through practical, hands-on training and capacity building. Established in 2016, the Centre is dedicated to equipping technicians, students, and professionals with the skills needed to design, install, and maintain modern renewable energy systems, contributing to innovation, job […]
German Embassy Delegation Visits RETC to Assess Impact and Future Expansion
The Renewable Energy Training Centre (RETC) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the German Embassy in Uganda and GIZ, the key funders behind the establishment of the Centre. During the visit, Dr. Nicholas Mukisa, Deputy National Coordinator, NREP provided an overview of RETC’s achievements. He revealed that the Centre has so far trained over 1,000 […]
DISSEMINATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS UNDER THE RA-PURE NEXUS
The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) convenes a dissemination workshop at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala to present and discuss the findings of the Social and Behavioral Change baseline study conducted under the Power for Food Programme, implemented with support from SNV Netherlands Development Organisation and the IKEA Foundation.
Power for Food Partners Review Progress and Strengthen Collaboration at the Planning Programme Workshop
Power for Food Partners Review Progress and Strengthen Collaboration at the Planning Programme Workshop A Knowledge Management (KM) Consultative Workshop was held on 5th February 2026 at the Renewable Energy Training Centre by the Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation (CREEC) which has launched a coordinated effort to strengthen learning, evidence generation, and […]
January, 2026 Newsletter
NREP Highlights Clean Cooking Competition 2025 – What’s Next Following the successful completion of the Renewable Energy / Clean Cooking Competition 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) is now gearing up for the next Clean Cooking Competition cycle. Building on the strong participation, innovation, and youth engagement demonstrated during the recent event, preparations are […]
Remote Monitoring Systems
Smart sensors and digital platforms enabling real-time monitoring of soil, weather, energy use and equipment for data-driven farming.
Electric Processing Equipment
Electrically powered systems supporting efficient agricultural processing operations.
Mini-Grid Systems
Mini-grid systems supplying reliable electricity for farms and rural communities off-grid to support productive economic activities.
Solar-Powered Irrigation
Solar-powered irrigation solutions supplying affordable water pumping to increase productivity and strengthen rural resilience.
Biogas Systems
Biogas systems converting organic waste into clean energy for cooking, heating and on-farm power generation at household level.
Cold Storage Solutions
Cold storage technologies preserving produce, minimizing post-harvest losses and expanding market opportunities for farmers.
Solar Dryers
Solar dryers applying solar energy technologies for dehydration of agricultural produce to enhance quality durability and post-harvest preservation.
