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April, 2025 Newsletter
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Monthly updates from the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) and partners across Uganda's renewable energy ecosystem.
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As we continue to drive innovation and impact across across renewable energy, we’re excited to share the latest stories, milestones, and opportunities shaping our collective journey toward more sustainable, livable, and resilient communities. From groundbreaking partnerships to forward-looking insights, this edition highlights the momentum building across our network—and beyond.
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Advancing Renewable Energies in Uganda🔥
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NREP Highlights
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Energizing Change: Insights from the 2nd National Off-Grid Energy Dialogue 2025
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The 2nd National Off-Grid Energy Dialogue, hosted by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), brought together key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for expanding off-grid energy access in Uganda. This vital event facilitated rich discussions on sustainable energy technologies, policy frameworks, launch of the Off-grid Energy Portal, and financing mechanisms aimed at accelerating the adoption of off-grid solutions, particularly in rural areas. Experts from government, development agencies, and the private sector shared their insights, fostering collaborative partnerships that will play a crucial role in scaling up off-grid energy initiatives and ensuring energy access for all.
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Empowering Change Through Culture: Teso Region’s Clean Cooking Campaign
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Hosted by His Royal Highness Emorimor Papa Iteso, Paul Sande Emolot, the campaign drew leaders from across Uganda, including the Umukuka of Bugisu, HRH Mike Mungoma; Hon. Dr. Peter Lokeris; Hon. Apollo Lyanda; and Hon. Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, Minister of State for Energy. Their presence amplified the campaign’s call to transition communities from traditional fuels to sustainable, electric cooking solutions. The objective was clear: shift mindsets, celebrate clean energy, and empower communities through cultural collaboration.
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When Art Meets Energy: Inside the Green Zone Launch.
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CREEC Ushers in a New Era of Innovation in Sustainable Energy
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Electric Cooking Takes Center Stage at Capital FM Group Clean Cooking Demonstration
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Renewable Energy Competition, 2025
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The 3rd Renewable Energy Competition is a joint initiative by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) and STEPUP Standard Limited aimed at engaging young people in activities that drive behavior change and adoption of clean-cooking technologies across Uganda.
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Over 88% of cooking fuel in Uganda is obtained from biomass energy, majorly firewood and charcoal. This consumption rate worries sustainable initiatives, coupled with health challenges arising from indoor air pollution and continuous exposure to smoke.
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Through this competition, we aim to create awareness, clear misconceptions, and showcase the benefits of clean cooking through tailored messages and community engagement, contributing to the National Development Plan IV target of increasing clean energy use for cooking from the current 25% to 50% by 2030.
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🌍 Renewable Energy Sector Highlights
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Government urged to digitize schools with solar-powered technologies
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Why local clean energy hopes are up in smoke
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Why biogas could solve West Nile’s charcoal conundrum
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🔸 Kabale Clean Cooking Exhibition 2025,
🗓 4th – 10th March, 2025
📍Kabale District
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Workshop: Kabale Municipal Hall
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🔸 2nd Edition of the Women in Banking and Finance Conference,
🗓 9th May,2025
📍Sheraton Kampala Hotel
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🔸 Workshop on Innovative Financing Mechanisms to Scale Up Clean Energy Businesses in Uganda,
🗓 7th May, 2025
📍Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala
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🔸Utilities 2.0 Project Results Webinar!
🗓 7th May, 2025
📍Online Webinar
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💡 Funding & Business Opportunities
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💰 Digital Energy Challenge
The aim of the Digital Energy Challenge is to support the development of innovative solutions for increased energy access, to facilitate the integration of renewable energies and to improve energy operators’ performance.
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💰 Productive Use Financing Facility
A program by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Circle Innovation supporting GreenTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and e-mobility start-ups with tech development, market validation, and access to Germany’s innovation ecosystem.
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💰 Expression of Interest : Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation in Uganda
The project seeks to improve women’s employment opportunities, especially in green sectors and in companies and value chains that are driving the green transformation on the African continent.
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Transform Your Cooking, Protect Your Health
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Clean cooking technologies reduce harmful smoke, improve indoor air quality, and save time and money. Join the movement to adopt safer, more efficient stoves and fuels that benefit your family, your wallet, and the environment.
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