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January, 2026 Newsletter

Monthly updates from the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) and partners across Uganda's renewable energy ecosystem.

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 already underway to expand impact and outreach in the upcoming edition.
Stakeholders, schools, youth, partners, and the general public are encouraged to keep a close watch on NREP social media platforms, official website, email updates, and other media channels for the official announcement of registration dates, participation guidelines, and competition details. More information will be shared soon. We look forward to even broader participation as we continue advancing clean cooking awareness and adoption across Uganda.

🌍 Renewable Energy Sector Highlights

Oil profits and energy reforms can spark Uganda’s renewable future
Uganda Ramps Up Power Supply as Solar, Grid Expansion Drive Energy Transition
Mitigating climate change: Buganda adopts biogas for clean cooking

💡 Upcoming Events

Energy Access Explorer (EAE) Online Training

Join us for a practical demonstration of the Energy Access Explorer (EAE) the world’s first Digital Public Good advancing inclusive, climate-compatible energy transitions. This online session will walk participants through AE’s interactive geospatial tools and show how governments, businesses, financiers and civil society can use the platform to:
  • Identify high-priority areas for electrification and clean energy investments
  • Improve planning for health facilities, schools, agriculture, clean cooking, livelihoods
  • Access and analyze transparent, up-to-date datasets across Uganda and the region
  • Support decision-making with customizable, evidence-based insights
Date: 18th February, 2026
Time: 15:00Hrs – 16:30Hrs
Venue: Virtual Event (Online)

💡 Funding & Business Opportunities

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.
💰 LEAP – SE CALL 2026
Sustainable Energy (SE) development is crucial for Africa and Europe’s green energy transition, enabling them to tackle the global challenge of climate change.
💰 Seed Capital Assistance Facility (SCAF II)
SCAF provides financial support on a cost-sharing and co-financing basis via private equity funds, venture capital funds and project development companies through its three Support Lines. SCAF does not support individual projects on a one-off basis.
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Transform Your Cooking, Protect Your Health

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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