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May, 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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UNBS Develops New Standards For Clean And Renewable Energy Products
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The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), initiated the development of new standards aimed at regulating and promoting the adoption of clean and renewable energy systems on both local and international markets. This was revealed during a sensitization workshop held at UNBS headquarters on standards and product certification in the clean cooking sub-sector involving UNBS, MEMD, NREP, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the clean cooking technologies and fuels sub-sector, and other clean energy stakeholders. According to UNBS officials, the standards cover a wide range of renewable energy technologies including solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, biogas units, mini-hydro systems, and energy-efficient appliances. The standards are expected to provide technical guidelines on design, installation, maintenance, and performance.
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Innovative Financing Mechanisms Workshop
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On May 7, 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and supported by the UK Government, convened leading stakeholders at the Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. The purpose of the workshop was to explore innovative financing mechanisms that can accelerate the growth of Uganda’s clean energy sector—spanning energy entrepreneurs, policymakers, financiers, community organizations, and clean cooking advocates .
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From Skepticism to Support: How Traditional Meals Cooked Electrically Won Over Kabale
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Championing Clean Cooking in Kikuube: A Step towards Healthier, Greener Communities
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Transforming Cooking Practices: Highlights from the Luweero Clean Cooking Outreach Campaign!
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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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Financing Green Energy solutions for Agricultural value chains in Uganda
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Second chance can be a catalyst for Uganda’s clean energy transition
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African Development Bank approves $8.79 million to boost clean cooking in Uganda
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🔸 Media Training on Clean Cooking,
🗓 30th May – 11th July, 2025
📍Online Zoom Webinar
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🔸 USEA National Solar Expo 2025 – 2nd Edition!,
🗓 28th - 30th August,2025
📍Kampala , Uganda
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🔸 3rd Edition of Power & Elec Uganda 2025,
🗓 10th - 12th July, 2025
📍Multi - Purpose Hall in UMA Show Grounds, Kampala, Uganda
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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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💰 D-Prize Challenge
Startup grants of up to $20,000 are available for entrepreneurs launching new organizations. The goal is to increase the number of social impact ventures—whether for-profit, NGO, or charity—focused on addressing extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries.
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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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